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YC12 FWT

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,021 mi
Last recorded169,021 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 FWT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 169,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 160,589 miles

Offside Rear fitment run flat.Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.

Fail 5 Apr 2024 160,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fitment run flat.Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 154,169 miles

Offside 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 29 Mar 2022 150,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 145,768 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower joint rear most on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 140,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,818 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 109,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

large undertray,s fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,954 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,036 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC12 FWT is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC12 FWT, 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 YC12 FWT registered?

YC12 FWT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is YC12 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 FWT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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