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F4 BOH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,924 mi
Last recorded59,924 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BOH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 59,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 59,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and edges smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 51,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 45,931 miles

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/F wheel starting to get abit bent at inner rim areas

N/S/R tyre getting abit scuffed and cut at outer sidewall areas

Fail 27 Nov 2019 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/F wheel starting to get abit bent at inner rim areas

N/S/R tyre getting abit scuffed and cut at outer sidewall areas

Pass 15 Nov 2018 35,164 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Fail 13 Nov 2018 35,164 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light at dash stays ON (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer tread edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both N/S/R and N/S/F wheels abit bent at inner rim areas

Both rear outer b/pads worn low and almost ON limits of wear (esp O/S/R outer)

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

Brake warning light at dash stays ON

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front and rear inner b/pads appear low and nearing limits (esp rear pads)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 22,902 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/F tyre almost ON limit of wear at outer tread edge area

N/S/R and N/S/F wheels abit bent at inner rim areas (esp N/S/R)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,380 miles

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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F4 BOH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F4 BOH, 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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F4 BOH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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