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GX12 FUO

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,264 mi
Last recorded186,264 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 FUO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 186,264 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 186,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 181,510 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 173,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 163,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 143,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 139,078 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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GX12 FUO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX12 FUO, 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 GX12 FUO registered?

GX12 FUO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is GX12 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 FUO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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