MOT Status
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212,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges distorted to inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges distorted inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel and brake pipes due to covers
rear diff mounts slight wear and deterioration
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
both rear tyres between 2 and 3mm
rear anti roll bar corroded
under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
offside nearside front tyres have slight uneven tread wear
under trays fitted
nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm
offside rear tyre on 3mm
slight wear on front brake discs
under trays fitted
slight wear on front brake discs
under trays fitted
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
offside nearside rear tyres on 3mm
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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AJ12 XZN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AJ12 XZN, 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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AJ12 XZN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2012.
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