MOT Status
ValidMileage
163,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine / gearbox mounts worn
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside 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))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside 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))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
nsf tyre outer edge has wear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nsf tyre outer edge has wear
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Offside Front brake backing plate insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder
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 TZR 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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?
YK12 TZR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 April 2012.
Is YK12 TZR safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK12 TZR 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.
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