MOT Status
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131,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on Lens (4.1.4 (b))
small engine oil leak
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joints newarside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
No acceleration detected on smoke test
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
No acceleration detected on smoke test
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads also low (1.1.14 (a) (i))
windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view of the road
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view of the road
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view of the road
both front tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear one of the two (2.4.G.2)
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AV12 OBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AV12 OBR, 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 AV12 OBR registered?
AV12 OBR is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.
Is AV12 OBR safe to buy?
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