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BYZ 100

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 100
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 96,189 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,228 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 87,091 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2023 78,453 miles

Nearside Front Drl light is not working

Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,924 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,462 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 81,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 68,881 miles

n/s&o/s undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,882 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 73,882 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 57,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,655 miles

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))

both rear tyres badly worn inside shoulders

Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,510 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 42,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,656 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,656 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn inside shoulders

Fail 13 Sep 2018 31,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn inside shoulders

Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,867 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,667 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,148 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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BYZ 100 is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BYZ 100, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYZ 100 registered?

BYZ 100 is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is BYZ 100 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYZ 100 shows 26 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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