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EN12 YLA

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,297 mi
Last recorded155,297 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 YLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 155,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 146,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 135,419 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 135,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,286 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 111,451 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres heverly worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,612 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,290 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EN12 YLA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EN12 YLA, 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 EN12 YLA?

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What year was EN12 YLA registered?

EN12 YLA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is EN12 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 YLA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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