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GF62 RUW

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,166 mi
Last recorded92,166 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 RUW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 92,166 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 84,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 72,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,585 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,508 miles

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2019 47,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,047 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 47,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking air spring split cords showing (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,594 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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GF62 RUW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc 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 GF62 RUW, 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

How do I check the history of GF62 RUW?

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What year was GF62 RUW registered?

GF62 RUW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is GF62 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 RUW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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