MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front shock bellows adrift suspension still functions as intended
Nearside Rear shock bellows adrift suspension still functions as intended
Offside Rear shock bellows adrift suspension still functions as intended
Difficult to see rear inner brake pad condition
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Difficult to see rear inner brake pad condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
No emissions detected during smoke test
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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BK12 AYM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BK12 AYM, 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 BK12 AYM registered?
BK12 AYM is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.
Is BK12 AYM safe to buy?
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