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BA08 DAL

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,652 mi
Last recorded179,652 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 DAL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2022 179,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 173,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 165,238 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 151,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,669 miles

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

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,491 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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BA08 DAL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA08 DAL, 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 BA08 DAL registered?

BA08 DAL is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BA08 DAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA08 DAL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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