MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front ADVISE: ns/f day time running light not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/f lower middle suspension arm bush worn/ perished excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working ns/f side light (angle eyes) not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f lower middle suspension arm bush worn/ perished excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ns/r inner edge of tyre cords exposed (275/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ADVISE: both rear differential bushes worn/ split
Nearside Front ADVISE: ns/f day time running light not working
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: inner pad close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r tyre is worn low/ inner edge worn (275/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Headlight came on after tapping it during test
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not Detected
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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EG12 XKS is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EG12 XKS, 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 EG12 XKS registered?
EG12 XKS is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2012.
Is EG12 XKS safe to buy?
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