MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Undertrays fitted
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
damage to near side body work
small mark in front screen
Nearside Rear tyre getting low 2to3mm /worn close to limit on inner edge
front pads look to be 50% left/ inner pads not seen
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre getting low 2to3mm /worn close to limit on inner edge
front pads look to be 50% left/ inner pads not seen
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
damage to off side near side of car
Offside Rear Inner 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF12 HVA 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 80%.
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 DF12 HVA, 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 DF12 HVA registered?
DF12 HVA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2012.
Is DF12 HVA safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF12 HVA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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