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EN12 YLF

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

191,872 mi
Last recorded191,872 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 YLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 191,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 183,993 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 20 Jul 2023 183,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 11 Jul 2022 168,370 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both fronts ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 168,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both fronts ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 161,957 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 161,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 154,629 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 154,629 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 145,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 136,175 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 129,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 123,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 116,907 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 116,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 103,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 103,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 95,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,146 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 87,146 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 80,492 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,144 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,314 miles

no emmissions peak detected

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 YLF is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YLF, 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 EN12 YLF registered?

EN12 YLF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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