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FX62 XNV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

215,116 mi
Last recorded215,116 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XNV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 215,116 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 212,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 208,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 195,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 183,434 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 183,432 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 161,535 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 148,932 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre 2.7mm tread remaining

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn very close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2017 117,249 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,974 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 XNV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

FX62 XNV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is FX62 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 XNV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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