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YE12 BXP

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,789 mi
Last recorded114,789 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 114,789 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 114,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,943 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 104,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 104,113 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 95,740 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 95,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,974 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 78,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,173 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,901 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 50,840 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,109 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,527 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r seatbelt not fully checked seat belt fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,173 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 25,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BXP is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BXP, 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 YE12 BXP registered?

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

Is YE12 BXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 BXP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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