MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pad warning light illuminated on dash
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Cover fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front brake back plates slightly loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower control (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower control (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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YK12 LKX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YK12 LKX, 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 YK12 LKX registered?
YK12 LKX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.
Is YK12 LKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK12 LKX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YK12 LKX have outstanding finance?
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