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HN62 FPF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,722 mi
Last recorded160,722 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 FPF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 160,722 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 160,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 148,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,586 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 136,579 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,456 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,318 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,647 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 102,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 both rear tyres below tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 97,521 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both fronts not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,203 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 89,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,526 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 85,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2m) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,021 miles

damage to windscreen

slight bind to n/s/r brake

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,025 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 FPF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

HN62 FPF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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