MOT Status
ValidMileage
172,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut slightly
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine oil level low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc's corroded
advise diesel cleaner
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 run flat (4.1.D.1b)
advise diesel cleaner
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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BV62 JFO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 BV62 JFO, 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 BV62 JFO registered?
BV62 JFO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2012.
Is BV62 JFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV62 JFO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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