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YE12 BSV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,684 mi
Last recorded93,684 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 BSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 93,684 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 93,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,670 miles

guards fitted to underside

Fail 24 Apr 2024 88,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

guards fitted to underside

Pass 25 Apr 2023 81,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks round outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.m tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 81,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of the front tie arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of the front tie arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks round outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.m tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2021 60,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 51,574 miles

fuel flap catch/ lock faulty

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,416 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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YE12 BSV 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 78.6%.

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 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 YE12 BSV, 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 YE12 BSV registered?

YE12 BSV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YE12 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 BSV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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