MOT Status
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186,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
engine covers and under covers body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged front both side , O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged front both side , O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YF12 YHE is a 2012 BMW 520 in White 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 YF12 YHE, 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 YF12 YHE registered?
YF12 YHE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2012.
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