MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended button seized (7.1.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm nail in the thread 275/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
brake warning light on
engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front worn on outer edge
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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YL12 CEV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YL12 CEV, 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 YL12 CEV registered?
YL12 CEV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2012.
Is YL12 CEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL12 CEV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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