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HN62 FBU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 FBU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 136,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 131,468 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 126,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 122,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,505 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 117,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 111,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,637 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 79,840 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 79,812 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225 55 17 97y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225 55 17 97y run flat (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r has a run flat fitted n/s/r has a non run flat fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,902 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 61,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,500 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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HN62 FBU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 HN62 FBU, 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.

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What year was HN62 FBU registered?

HN62 FBU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is HN62 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN62 FBU 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.

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