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BX12 RYY

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,769 mi
Last recorded136,769 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 RYY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,769 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,124 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,274 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 73,543 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 66,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,508 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,694 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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BX12 RYY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BX12 RYY, 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 BX12 RYY registered?

BX12 RYY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is BX12 RYY safe to buy?

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