MOT Status
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128,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button requires attention but still operates (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()
Both Sides sills covers, Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.
Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides Inner Cord Exposed & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both Sides sills covers, Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre side wall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW X5?
Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A26 OBS is a 2012 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 OBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A26 OBS registered?
A26 OBS is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 3 September 2012.
Is A26 OBS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A26 OBS 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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