MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,428 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear differential oil leak but not excessive
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (255/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
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 PYD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 PYD, 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 PYD registered?
YR12 PYD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2012.
Is YR12 PYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR12 PYD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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