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FV62 XMF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,398 mi
Last recorded62,398 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 XMF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,790 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,159 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 48,219 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened air bag spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 20,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,771 miles

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 XMF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver 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 XMF, 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

How do I check the history of FV62 XMF?

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What year was FV62 XMF registered?

FV62 XMF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is FV62 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 XMF 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 XMF have outstanding finance?

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