MOT Status
ValidMileage
186,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover and Under tray fitted
Low emitter
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ET12 BXB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 ET12 BXB, 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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How do I check the history of ET12 BXB?
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What year was ET12 BXB registered?
ET12 BXB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.
Is ET12 BXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET12 BXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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