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FX62 XNP

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XNP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 110,327 miles

WELDING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT TO NEARSIDE REAR ALLOY INNER WHEEL RIM.

Pass 22 Jul 2025 101,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGE BECOMING DULL.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE.

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

UNABLE TO INSPECT VARIOUS ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE DUE TO LARGE SPLASH COVER BEEN FITTED.

Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,807 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD DEPTH ON OUTER EDGES.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 74,675 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 74,675 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 67,997 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 67,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,400 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 64,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 31 Jul 2019 59,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,072 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,303 miles

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

under body tray fitted obscuring some component under side

Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,793 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyre bold on inner edges

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 XNP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNP, 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.

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What year was FX62 XNP registered?

FX62 XNP is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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