MOT Status
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128,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front oil breather pipe broken inside engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scuffed on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in winscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling to diff slightly perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front oil breather pipe broken inside engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scuffed on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in winscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling to diff slightly perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YA12 APV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YA12 APV, 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 YA12 APV registered?
YA12 APV is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is YA12 APV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YA12 APV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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