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BT61 RYU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,165 mi
Last recorded122,165 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 RYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2017 122,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,696 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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BT61 RYU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT61 RYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 RYU registered?

BT61 RYU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is BT61 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 RYU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT61 RYU have outstanding finance?

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