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CX12 VTV

2012 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VTV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,944 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,189 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 65,682 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 65,682 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,926 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,467 miles

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

damage marks to rear bumper

engine cover fitted

off side rear tyre nail

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,103 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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CX12 VTV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX12 VTV, 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 CX12 VTV registered?

CX12 VTV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is CX12 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VTV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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