MOT Status
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210,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CHIP IN SCREEN
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
CHIP IN SCREEN
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Both front brakes has slight bind
Both front shocks lower bushes perished
Both rear tyres inner edge slightly worn
Nearside front brake disc backing plate insecure
Rear brake discs worn
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (both sides) (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front backplate insecure
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Offside 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
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
front tyres out of shape
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres out of shape
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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YF12 HWA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YF12 HWA, 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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YF12 HWA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2012.
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