MOT Status
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158,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH ns and os on rearmost arms: Play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
minor corrosion to some underbody components
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advice- change suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advice- change suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under bonnet and under vehicle covers, trays and heat shields fitted obscuring view to testable items
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Exhaust system insecure Front by flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS INNER FACES (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front wipers slightly smearing
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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YG12 XVM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 YG12 XVM, 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 XVM registered?
YG12 XVM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.
Is YG12 XVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG12 XVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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