MOT Status
ValidMileage
240,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm, bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm, bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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BD09 TAY 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 BD09 TAY, 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 BD09 TAY registered?
BD09 TAY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.
Is BD09 TAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD09 TAY 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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