MOT Status
ValidMileage
185,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Diff mounts worn
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyres wearing low 245/40/19
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification - Lower shock absorber misaligned and bolt has spacers fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Incorrectly routed (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Diff mounts worn
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyres wearing low 245/40/19
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt - Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
under tray fitted
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
under tray fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 SYT is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?
YC12 SYT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2012.
Is YC12 SYT safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC12 SYT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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