MOT Status
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192,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
n/s/r/ driveshaft/diff seal leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight oil leak from n/s/r/diff/driveshaft seal
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight oil leak from n/s/r/diff/driveshaft seal
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of car covered in oil leaking from engine.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of car covered in oil leaking from engine.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of car covered in engine oil
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside of car covered in engine oil
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre as marked ()
front washer jets partly blocked but still clearing screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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BV11 YWB is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 BV11 YWB, 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 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BV11 YWB registered?
BV11 YWB is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2011.
Is BV11 YWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV11 YWB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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