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DA12 YBJ

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,696 mi
Last recorded152,696 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 152,696 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 152,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 144,601 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 138,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,155 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,049 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,423 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 105,421 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades leave slight water marks

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,188 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential Offside drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 94,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential Offside drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DA12 YBJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in White 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 DA12 YBJ, 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 DA12 YBJ registered?

DA12 YBJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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