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AY12 CUX

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

198,691 mi
Last recorded198,691 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 CUX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 198,691 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 181,967 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 164,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 150,306 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 133,701 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,351 miles

Advise all four tyre valves perished slightly

Advise chips in screen

Advise covers fitted under vehicle

Advise rear pads look to be getting low

Fail 26 Jun 2017 113,351 miles

Advise all four tyre valves perished slightly

Advise chips in screen

Advise covers fitted under vehicle

Advise rear pads look to be getting low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AY12 CUX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AY12 CUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY12 CUX registered?

AY12 CUX is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is AY12 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 CUX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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