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FY12 HJJ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,708 mi
Last recorded144,708 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 HJJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 144,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 133,002 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 133,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 119,899 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2024 119,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2023 117,808 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,731 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint/arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint/arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,297 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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FY12 HJJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY12 HJJ, 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 FY12 HJJ registered?

FY12 HJJ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is FY12 HJJ safe to buy?

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