MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front headlamp misty both sides
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front headlamp misty both sides
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine bay covers,heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm /2mm (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm /2mm (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
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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DY12 NKL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver 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 DY12 NKL, 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 DY12 NKL registered?
DY12 NKL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2012.
Is DY12 NKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY12 NKL 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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