MOT Status
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154,239 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake back plate loose
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre cracking in between tread area not showing cords
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing thin on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre cracking in between tread area not showing cords
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing thin on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres badly inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres badly inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (8.2.2)
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 NFO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 NFO, 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 NFO registered?
YK12 NFO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2012.
Is YK12 NFO safe to buy?
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