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DS61 TNN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,122 mi
Last recorded142,122 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 TNN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 142,122 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 114,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,794 miles

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Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,794 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,089 miles

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

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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DS61 TNN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS61 TNN, 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 DS61 TNN registered?

DS61 TNN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is DS61 TNN safe to buy?

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