MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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FD12 YGW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 FD12 YGW, 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 FD12 YGW registered?
FD12 YGW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.
Is FD12 YGW safe to buy?
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