MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays covering some items
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is de-laminating (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is de-laminating (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is de-laminating (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is de-laminating (5.2.3 (e))
undercovers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm in center (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in center (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm in center (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in center (4.1.E.1)
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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YB12 HLY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YB12 HLY, 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 YB12 HLY registered?
YB12 HLY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.
Is YB12 HLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YB12 HLY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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