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BV12 XFO

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XFO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2018 116,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on windscreen (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside dip beam image correct but does not seem as bright as offside

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,319 miles

edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,049 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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BV12 XFO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BV12 XFO, 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 BV12 XFO registered?

BV12 XFO is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BV12 XFO safe to buy?

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