MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective system loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake pad wire broke,light on dash
Front Exhaust mounting defective system loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad wire broke,light on dash
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad wear lead broke n/s/f (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust mounting defective front clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad wear lead broke n/s/f (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust mounting defective front clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to see brake fluid level.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to see brake fluid level.
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible pipes blocked (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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.
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YG12 WZC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WZC, 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 WZC registered?
YG12 WZC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.
Is YG12 WZC safe to buy?
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