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GU62 XFF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,274 mi
Last recorded145,274 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 XFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 145,274 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

Fail 17 Mar 2026 145,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

Pass 18 Apr 2024 143,312 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 132,817 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,539 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,426 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 89,426 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,042 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 84,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,796 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 XFF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

GU62 XFF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is GU62 XFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 XFF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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