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FYA 2X

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,019 mi
Last recorded115,019 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 2X
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 115,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 107,093 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 107,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2022 96,453 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 96,398 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,920 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,928 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2020 77,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 62,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,589 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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FYA 2X is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYA 2X, 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 FYA 2X registered?

FYA 2X is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is FYA 2X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYA 2X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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