MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All four tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Nearside Headlight deteriorating
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
All four tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Nearside Headlight deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear small cracks in tyre tread
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FB08 AMB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 FB08 AMB, 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 FB08 AMB registered?
FB08 AMB is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.
Is FB08 AMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FB08 AMB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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