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FX62 XKM

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,363 mi
Last recorded157,363 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 157,363 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 154,338 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 154,338 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 150,328 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 143,136 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 134,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 109,399 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,382 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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FX62 XKM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FX62 XKM, 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 FX62 XKM registered?

FX62 XKM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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