MOT Status
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164,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 TBV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2012 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 88,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 TBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of A8 TBV?
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What year was A8 TBV registered?
A8 TBV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2012.
Is A8 TBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 TBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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