MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,055 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm / ball joint boot cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to tyre tread with cords exposed / Tyre size 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Obligatory mirror insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor / Condensation / water inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Deteriorated / damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Deteriorated / damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre size 245/45R18 ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation / water inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre size 245/45R18 ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation / water inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad senor adrift from brake pad
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower mount bolt broken inside arm / shock adrift (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Condensation inside light unit / No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 245/45R18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 245/45R18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad senor adrift from brake pad (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below 1.6mm centre of tyre tread 245/45/r18 100v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm 245/45/r18 100v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on edges-Tyre size 245/45R18 96Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/45R18 96Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on both edges-Tyre size 245/45R18 96Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside offside headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/45R18 96Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nail in tyre ()
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
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YA12 BVE 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 BVE, 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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YA12 BVE is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.
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