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YC12 FXL

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,585 mi
Last recorded97,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 FXL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 97,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 91,446 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 91,446 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,138 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,661 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,481 miles

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 27,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,324 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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YC12 FXL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

YC12 FXL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is YC12 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 FXL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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