MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Inner road wheel damaged
Offside Rear Inner road wheel small crack
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
front/rear inner brake pads look low
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear diff bush spit.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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F17 TPW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F17 TPW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F17 TPW?
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What year was F17 TPW registered?
F17 TPW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is F17 TPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F17 TPW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F17 TPW have outstanding finance?
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