MOT Status
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166,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported not connected to down pipe (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust resting on undertray
rear pads low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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YC12 FWF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YC12 FWF, 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 YC12 FWF registered?
YC12 FWF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2012.
Is YC12 FWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC12 FWF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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