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B13 RKW

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,391 mi
Last recorded97,391 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RKW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,391 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,399 miles

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2021 87,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low internal headlamp adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

vehicle information system saying replace brake pads

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,917 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,733 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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B13 RKW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B13 RKW, 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 B13 RKW registered?

B13 RKW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is B13 RKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 RKW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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