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2012 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SL62FGE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 09 Apr 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,005 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing on inside edge 225/55/17 Budget tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing on inside edge 225/55/17 Budget tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,214 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,999 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,484 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- under trays fitted
29 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,100 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022 8 Jun 202629 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,099 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,015 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- fixed penalty notice found under bonnet in bulkhead tray
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fixed penalty notice found under bonnet in bulkhead tray
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,254 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2019 8 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,071 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2018 8 Jun 20266 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,113 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,115 MI
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SL62FGE was registered on 2012-09-21
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