MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer tyre side wall marked no cords present at time of test
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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AK12 WVD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 AK12 WVD, 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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What year was AK12 WVD registered?
AK12 WVD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2012.
Is AK12 WVD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK12 WVD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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