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GF62 UZL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,536 mi
Last recorded110,536 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 UZL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,461 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 107,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 99,423 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,401 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 87,399 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,528 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 60,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,383 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nail in osr tyre

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 UZL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc 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 GF62 UZL, 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 GF62 UZL registered?

GF62 UZL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is GF62 UZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 UZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF62 UZL have outstanding finance?

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