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FY62 XGD

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,863 mi
Last recorded72,863 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XGD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 72,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,859 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing but clearing majority of screen

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing but clearing majority of screen

Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,231 miles

engine covers fitted restricting general view of some engine bay components

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,635 miles

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

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 XGD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY62 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

FY62 XGD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is FY62 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XGD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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