MOT Status
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338,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced
Offside Rear tire has damage to the inside of the tread
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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BV12 XJL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 BV12 XJL, 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 BV12 XJL registered?
BV12 XJL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2012.
Is BV12 XJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV12 XJL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BV12 XJL have outstanding finance?
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