MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2 mm 225/55/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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BU51 UNU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 BU51 UNU, 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 BU51 UNU registered?
BU51 UNU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.
Is BU51 UNU safe to buy?
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