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FY62 XGE

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,145 mi
Last recorded154,145 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XGE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 154,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 148,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 143,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 138,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 130,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 123,972 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 111,773 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,962 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 101,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,208 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 XGE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

FY62 XGE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is FY62 XGE safe to buy?

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