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GD12 LUA

2012 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,065 mi
Last recorded62,065 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 LUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,065 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,065 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,899 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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GD12 LUA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD12 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GD12 LUA?

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What year was GD12 LUA registered?

GD12 LUA is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is GD12 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD12 LUA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GD12 LUA have outstanding finance?

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