MOT Status
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153,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive needs attension (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Number plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
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AB05 RAR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AB05 RAR, 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 AB05 RAR registered?
AB05 RAR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.
Is AB05 RAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for AB05 RAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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