MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
309,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play and the bushes on Def. (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Central Rear def has a leak.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushes. (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and side edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front disc brake backing plates insecure at top
Front tyres scrubbing on outer edges
Nearside Front Balance weights scraping on caliper
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Winter tyres fitted
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front disc brake backing plates insecure at top
Front tyres scrubbing on outer edges
Nearside Front Balance weights scraping on caliper
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Winter tyres fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest points (Through centre) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest points (Through centre) (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 YHV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 YF12 YHV, 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 YHV registered?
YF12 YHV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2012.
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