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FY62 EFT

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,008 mi
Last recorded101,008 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EFT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 101,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 91,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,217 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 73,681 miles

Offside Front day time running light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2022 73,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,932 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,975 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 56,975 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 45,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,354 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,078 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not to cord and still meets MOT requirements

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged on inner edge but still meets MOT requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,756 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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FY62 EFT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FY62 EFT, 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 FY62 EFT registered?

FY62 EFT is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is FY62 EFT safe to buy?

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