MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
285,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))
under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake backing plate slightly lose
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
no warning lights on dash time of test
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect
n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
no warning lights on dash time of test
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect
n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect
under bonnet plastic covers
under trays fitted unable to inspect
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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YC12 FXW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 YC12 FXW, 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 YC12 FXW registered?
YC12 FXW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.
Is YC12 FXW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC12 FXW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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