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CY12 VMD

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,434 mi
Last recorded71,434 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 VMD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge and tyre has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on shoulder and has a puncture (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 57,413 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CY12 VMD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 CY12 VMD, 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

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What year was CY12 VMD registered?

CY12 VMD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is CY12 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 VMD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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