MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BORDERLINE (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BORDERLINE (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BORDERLINE (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BORDERLINE (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/S/R Tyre at Legal Limit of 1.6mm
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R Tyre at Legal Limit of 1.6mm
Rear Pads Low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 OPF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 OPF, 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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How do I check the history of YK12 OPF?
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What year was YK12 OPF registered?
YK12 OPF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2012.
Is YK12 OPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK12 OPF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YK12 OPF have outstanding finance?
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