MOT Status
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161,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in legal limits (5.2.3 (e))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in legal limits (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wheel rim damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all 4 tyres have sidewall damage
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wheel rim damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all 4 tyres have sidewall damage
Cuts in sidewalls of N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Cuts in sidewalls of N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear ()
advise front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
advise front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
cuts in all tyre side walls
film over n/s head lamp
o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front tyre sidewalls damaged
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear wheels protrude from wheel arches
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front tyre sidewalls damaged
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear wheels protrude from wheel arches
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
offside front tyre had some cut on outer sidewall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DN62 SOA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 DN62 SOA, 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 DN62 SOA registered?
DN62 SOA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.
Is DN62 SOA safe to buy?
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