MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,246 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))
condensation in n/s headlight starting to affect beam image
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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))
condensation in n/s headlight starting to affect beam image
front brake pads getting low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
under trays preventing full inspection of underside components
Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
under trays preventing full inspection of underside components
corrosion to front brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
corrosion to front brake discs
signs of corrosion to front brake discs on inner face
stone chips in windscreen
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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AO61 YDS is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AO61 YDS, 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 AO61 YDS registered?
AO61 YDS is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2012.
Is AO61 YDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO61 YDS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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