MOT Status
ValidMileage
187,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine oil maxed-service overdue 5k,engine top andbottom covers not fitted,oil spill,osf brake pipe scabby,front suspension arms play,nsf balljoint lift
tyres uneven tread wear,rear brake discs-pads poor-low,nsr tyre tread bulging,suspension-springs rusting,nsf brake-plate rattle
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
service overdue alert active,nsf tyre tread uneven wear,nsf balljoint play
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks insecure-investigate (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Undertray likely to become detached front-out of shape-investigate>secure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front lower balljoints deteriorating-play,both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating-play,front brake judder,tracking requires attention
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inside edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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YR12 NVJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YR12 NVJ, 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 YR12 NVJ registered?
YR12 NVJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2012.
Is YR12 NVJ safe to buy?
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