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YD12 LDA

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,509 mi
Last recorded141,509 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LDA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 141,509 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 141,485 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicating a fault on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 136,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/A and O/S worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S worn edges/low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 126,744 miles

Central Rear view mirror missing.

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,499 miles

Central Rear view mirror missing.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 119,494 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear view mirror missing.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,809 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,525 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 105,522 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 100,779 miles

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

can not check front tyre pressures - valve caps seized

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

rear brake pad wear offside

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,889 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions passed - no print out produced due to low emissions

offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints have slight play ( rear arms )

Fail 20 Mar 2015 95,889 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions passed no print out produced "clean engine"

offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints have slight play ( rear arms )

slight smear at wiper blades

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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YD12 LDA is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD12 LDA, 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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YD12 LDA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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