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AV12 YXT

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,066 mi
Last recorded127,066 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,066 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both wiper blades weak clearing screen

Pass 30 May 2018 60,072 miles

Offside Rear brake pads worn very thin.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn deep.

Fail 16 May 2018 59,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake pads worn very thin.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn deep.

Pass 17 May 2017 54,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 48,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,721 miles

Centre 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.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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AV12 YXT is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AV12 YXT, 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 AV12 YXT registered?

AV12 YXT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AV12 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 YXT shows 7 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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