MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release flexy stalk damaged (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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DK12 YCW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DK12 YCW, 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 DK12 YCW registered?
DK12 YCW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2012.
Is DK12 YCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for DK12 YCW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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