MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens condensated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 YYO is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 BJ12 YYO, 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 YYO registered?
BJ12 YYO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2012.
Is BJ12 YYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ12 YYO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BJ12 YYO have outstanding finance?
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