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YE12 CCV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,317 mi
Last recorded127,317 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 127,317 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 113,743 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 107,497 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 103,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,076 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 85,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front wipers badly split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative and offside headlamps washer not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn /bald+tyre worn to cords (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad worn close to metal (dangerous) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre badly worn/bald +tyre worn to cords ( dangerous) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre tread has a serious deep cracks (dangerous) +tyre worn from the edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension strut lower mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn/balding from the edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body work damaged to nearside

Pass 16 Dec 2018 69,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,272 miles

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

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,007 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 47,198 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,820 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,483 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 CCV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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