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GY12 YJZ

2012 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,944 mi
Last recorded68,944 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 YJZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 68,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 64,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,313 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 62,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,271 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,453 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,188 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,925 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 19,828 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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GY12 YJZ is a 2012 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 61,904 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 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 YJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 YJZ registered?

GY12 YJZ is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is GY12 YJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 YJZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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