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KR09 RAN

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,853 mi
Last recorded140,853 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 RAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 140,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 140,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and Central Rear Seat Belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 125,540 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and Central Rear Seat Belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,931 miles

Nearside Front slight play in n/s/f end of steering rack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.2-2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,458 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 82,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 57,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm, wearing on outer edge due to tracking issue. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm, wearing on outer edge due to tracking issue. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 3mm. (3.5.1g)

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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KR09 RAN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR09 RAN, 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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KR09 RAN is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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