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CT12 HYK

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,788 mi
Last recorded162,788 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 HYK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 162,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 145,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 119,367 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 119,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 96,258 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 67,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CT12 HYK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CT12 HYK, 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

How do I check the history of CT12 HYK?

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What year was CT12 HYK registered?

CT12 HYK is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is CT12 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT12 HYK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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