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DB55 BMW

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,517 mi
Last recorded71,517 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 BMW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2-4mm,small cut in outer wall/wear on inner/outer edges,no cord etc. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1-3mm-centre to inner edge of tyre,wear on inner edge,no cord etc. (4.1.E.1)

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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DB55 BMW 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 DB55 BMW, 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 DB55 BMW registered?

DB55 BMW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is DB55 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB55 BMW 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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