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EU12 PYG

2012 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,913 mi
Last recorded80,913 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 PYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 80,913 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 71,358 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 71,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 67,624 miles

rear tyre is 2mm.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,248 miles

l/h/front tyre now wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,620 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 19,620 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,024 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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EU12 PYG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU12 PYG, 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 EU12 PYG registered?

EU12 PYG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is EU12 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 PYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU12 PYG have outstanding finance?

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