MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
headlamp levelling device insecure but working
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service light is on
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service light is on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear anti roll bar corroding
Rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear anti roll bar corroding
Rear brake pads getting low
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)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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YG12 WMW 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 64.7%.
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 YG12 WMW, 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 YG12 WMW registered?
YG12 WMW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.
Is YG12 WMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG12 WMW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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