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YC12 MXU

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,232 mi
Last recorded138,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MXU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,557 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 121,639 miles

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fr Discs Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 Wheels ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,899 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 94,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing getting noisey

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

covers under car

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MXU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

YC12 MXU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is YC12 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 MXU 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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