MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe leaking (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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)
all covers fitted
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
all covers fitted
Brake pad warning light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT61 CTF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BT61 CTF, 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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How do I check the history of BT61 CTF?
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What year was BT61 CTF registered?
BT61 CTF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 January 2012.
Is BT61 CTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT61 CTF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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