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YC12 SYT

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,615 mi
Last recorded185,615 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 185,615 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 176,597 miles

Rear Diff mounts worn

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyres wearing low 245/40/19

Fail 6 May 2025 176,584 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification - Lower shock absorber misaligned and bolt has spacers fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Incorrectly routed (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Diff mounts worn

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyres wearing low 245/40/19

Pass 7 May 2024 170,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 170,171 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 153,708 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 153,318 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 132,277 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2022 132,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 129,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,061 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,188 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 SYT is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYT, 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.

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What year was YC12 SYT registered?

YC12 SYT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YC12 SYT safe to buy?

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