MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre nail in tread
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm slight lift (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front tyre nail in tread
Front wipers slightly smearing screen
child seats fitted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam inop (1.1.A.3b)
child seats fitted
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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YF12 ECW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YF12 ECW, 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 YF12 ECW registered?
YF12 ECW is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.
Is YF12 ECW safe to buy?
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