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FL12 YHM

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,169 mi
Last recorded119,169 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 YHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 119,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 116,828 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 112,930 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts ()

Pass 26 Nov 2022 105,305 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,039 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 71,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 50,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,501 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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FL12 YHM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL12 YHM, 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 FL12 YHM?

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What year was FL12 YHM registered?

FL12 YHM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is FL12 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 YHM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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