MOT Status
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202,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both. ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both. ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
near side brake pad wear sensor is broken.
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR APPEAR LOW.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR APPEAR LOW.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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BA55 DCW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BA55 DCW, 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 BA55 DCW registered?
BA55 DCW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.
Is BA55 DCW safe to buy?
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