MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner side wall, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Both rear tyres wearing low
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers fitted
under-trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
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F17 CAB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 F17 CAB, 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 F17 CAB registered?
F17 CAB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2012.
Is F17 CAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F17 CAB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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