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YC12 YUG

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,164 mi
Last recorded137,164 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YUG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2026 137,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,773 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,141 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,962 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,162 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,448 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 23,107 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 YUG is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUG, 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 YUG registered?

YC12 YUG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is YC12 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YUG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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