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FV62 WFL

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

239,117 mi
Last recorded239,117 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 WFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 239,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 238,249 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 235,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 231,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 227,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 207,356 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 154,514 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,344 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 110,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,708 miles

both rear shocker dampers perished

rear brake pads 3mm

Fail 11 Dec 2015 89,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear shocker dampers perished

rear brake pads 3mm

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 WFL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

FV62 WFL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is FV62 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 WFL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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