MOT Status
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239,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f inner arm joint has slight play
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both very perished. (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both <3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both delaminated. (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside rear tyreworn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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YK12 OLW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?
YK12 OLW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2012.
Is YK12 OLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK12 OLW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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