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AY12 XOF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,246 mi
Last recorded159,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XOF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 159,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 152,118 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 152,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 140,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 140,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 111,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,434 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,471 miles

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 XOF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XOF, 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 AY12 XOF registered?

AY12 XOF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AY12 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 XOF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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