MOT Status
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142,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
no emissions print out no acceleration detected
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components
no printout produced due to low emissions
under tray fitted
engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components
no printout produced due to low emissions
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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Y99 OSF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.
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 Y99 OSF, 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 Y99 OSF registered?
Y99 OSF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.
Is Y99 OSF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y99 OSF shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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