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FV62 WHB

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,987 mi
Last recorded140,987 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 WHB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 140,987 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 132,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 125,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 116,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,766 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,627 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,920 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,731 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside front shocker has a slight leak - Advise replacement

Undertray 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 WHB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

FV62 WHB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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