MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low Head lamp manual adjuster not working (1.8)
O/S head light adjuster not working
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear numberplate deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
N.S.F PADS DOWN TOO 3.5ML AND REAR NUMBERPLATE DETERIORATING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H12 TPR is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1997 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 125,693 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 H12 TPR, 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 29 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of H12 TPR?
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What year was H12 TPR registered?
H12 TPR is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is H12 TPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for H12 TPR shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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