MOT Status
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149,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm located at the front of the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm located at the front of the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm located at the front of the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm located at the front of the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YK12 SZX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SZX, 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 SZX?
You can check the full history of YK12 SZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YK12 SZX registered?
YK12 SZX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2012.
Is YK12 SZX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK12 SZX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YK12 SZX have outstanding finance?
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