MOT Status
ValidMileage
164,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
engine and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)
outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated rear brake pad wear indicator illuminating light on dash (3.6.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit or 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine over tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
engine covers fitted
underbelly covers fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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YT62 BVX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue 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 YT62 BVX, 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 YT62 BVX registered?
YT62 BVX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2012.
Is YT62 BVX safe to buy?
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