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FV62 UXO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

246,041 mi
Last recorded246,041 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 UXO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 246,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 230,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 216,806 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 211,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 193,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 180,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 170,953 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 155,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 148,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 134,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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FV62 UXO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV62 UXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV62 UXO registered?

FV62 UXO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is FV62 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 UXO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV62 UXO have outstanding finance?

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