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YE12 BZS

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,759 mi
Last recorded124,759 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 124,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,934 miles

Front Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted

O/S/R SIDE LAMP SLIGHTLEY DAMAGED

Fail 28 Aug 2024 116,934 miles

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

Front Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted

O/S/R SIDE LAMP SLIGHTLEY DAMAGED

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 93,047 miles

Front Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 93,047 miles

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

Front Engine cover & Undertray fitted viewing is restricted

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 78,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,057 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 45,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer worn close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 33,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 18,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,495 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 BZS is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue 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 BZS, 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 BZS registered?

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

Is YE12 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 BZS 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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