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YE12 BWC

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,704 mi
Last recorded118,704 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 BWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 118,704 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,176 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 112,176 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 105,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,853 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 100,853 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 82,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 77,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,426 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,162 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 59,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,332 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 BWC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BWC, 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 BWC registered?

YE12 BWC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YE12 BWC safe to buy?

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