MOT Status
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147,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing low, close to the legal limit.
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted not able to test some componants
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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YG12 XVS is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?
YG12 XVS is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.
Is YG12 XVS safe to buy?
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