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DS12 HYZ

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,528 mi
Last recorded105,528 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 HYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,528 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,476 miles

headlamp washers not working

Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,473 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction warning light on due to a front brake wear sensor wire broken (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned sensor wire broken (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp washers not working

rear brake wear slightly uneven

Pass 8 May 2015 79,592 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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DS12 HYZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS12 HYZ, 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

How do I check the history of DS12 HYZ?

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What year was DS12 HYZ registered?

DS12 HYZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is DS12 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 HYZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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