MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside front tyre low on tread. Nearside rear tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge.
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front tyre low on tread. Nearside rear tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge.
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH REAR TYRES 1'6 MM
front to rear metal pipes surface correded
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A12 SAW is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 125,693 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 A12 SAW, 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 29 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A12 SAW registered?
A12 SAW is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is A12 SAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A12 SAW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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