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GU62 HFF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 138,245 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 138,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 125,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 116,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,784 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,910 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 94,910 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,435 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 86,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,962 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 62,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge showing chords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,621 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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GU62 HFF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU62 HFF, 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 GU62 HFF registered?

GU62 HFF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is GU62 HFF safe to buy?

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