MOT Status
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148,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working angle eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake backing plate detached and rubbing on the wheel
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/14 zr 18 100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower - rear (straight) suspension arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r outer side wall 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower - rear (straight) suspension arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged n/s/f outer side wall damaged 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer side wall 245/45 ZR18 100W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
brake pad warning light and message on dash
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (245/45r18RFT) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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AK12 SYV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AK12 SYV, 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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AK12 SYV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 May 2012.
Is AK12 SYV safe to buy?
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