MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Nearside Front tyre worn badly on edges
Offside Front tyre worn badly on edges
Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn badly on edges
Offside Front tyre worn badly on edges
Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)
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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BJ61 ZBG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BJ61 ZBG, 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 BJ61 ZBG registered?
BJ61 ZBG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2012.
Is BJ61 ZBG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ61 ZBG shows 8 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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