MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
did not lock on rear both hand brake floor covers fitted
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
rear diff bush split (not causing excessive movement)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear diff bush split (not causing excessive movement)
Central Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement diff bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
childs seats fitted
engine and floor covers
rear brake pads worn
Both front tyres worn close to limit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres worn close to limit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r tyre at legal limit
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 OGA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 OGA, 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 OGA registered?
YK12 OGA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2012.
Is YK12 OGA safe to buy?
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