MOT Status
ValidMileage
151,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
front tyres worn on outter edges
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
offside front tyre wearing on edges.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
offside front tyre wearing on edges.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin aprox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres 2.5-3 mm wearing lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres 2.5-3 mm wearing lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear both rear brake discs inner face corroding
Differential rear mounting bush split
Oil leak ()
front wiper baldes slightly smearing
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on Outer Edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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E5 DGG 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 E5 DGG, 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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E5 DGG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2012.
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