MOT Status
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139,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Daytime running lamps not working
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Near side and Off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Daytime running lamps not working
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted has had welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted has had welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light inop
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted has had welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted has had welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light inop
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
advisory nearside rear and nearside front road wheel slightly damage cracked
advisory offside rear reversing light not working
Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted
advisory nearside rear and nearside front road wheel slightly damage cracked
advisory offside rear reversing light not working
Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front recommend (5.2.2 (c) (i))
advisory engine cover and under tray and cover fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on innermost edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on both edges, also has considerable damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
O/s/f tyre has considerable damage to outer sidewall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YF12 YWE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver 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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?
YF12 YWE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2012.
Is YF12 YWE safe to buy?
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