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154,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/f lower ball joint excessively worn (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket/hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily worn, lipped and thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obstructing components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Transvers arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
minor oil leak from engine.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded attached to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded attached to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top of hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
All four tyres wearing on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
All four tyres wearing on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GCM 37 is a 2012 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCM 37, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GCM 37 registered?
GCM 37 is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2012.
Is GCM 37 safe to buy?
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