MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front headlamp levelling device possible fault
Front Inner brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn,mt 5mm,o/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner brake pads appear low
Engine Covers Fitted
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Under Trays Fitted
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear bald on inner edge
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BB51 MPB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 BB51 MPB, 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 BB51 MPB registered?
BB51 MPB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is BB51 MPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BB51 MPB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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