MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front n/s/front headlamp height adjustment n/w
Offside Front o/s/front position lamp intermittent n/w ( working at time of test)
wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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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BJ12 VLP is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 BJ12 VLP, 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 BJ12 VLP registered?
BJ12 VLP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2012.
Is BJ12 VLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ12 VLP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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