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EF12 RYC

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,669 mi
Last recorded63,669 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 61,312 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,756 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 58,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,706 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 51,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2019 43,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 31,908 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 31,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r tread close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 20,541 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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EF12 RYC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EF12 RYC, 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 EF12 RYC registered?

EF12 RYC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EF12 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 RYC shows 12 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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