MOT Status
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197,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside on limit (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front ball joint dust cover twisted
Offside Front brake pipe swollen
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front to rear brake pipes swollen
both rear chassis sections corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover perished
Offside Front ball joint dust cover twisted
Offside Front brake pipe swollen
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front to rear brake pipes swollen
both rear chassis sections corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn unevenly. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1 of 2 which mounts shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1 of 2 which mounts shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front coil spring extreme end broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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YS12 HMK 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 YS12 HMK, 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 YS12 HMK registered?
YS12 HMK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2012.
Is YS12 HMK safe to buy?
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