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YE12 CFO

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,148 mi
Last recorded183,148 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 183,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 171,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 166,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 155,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 142,457 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 142,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 130,104 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 121,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,072 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,935 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,463 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 37,463 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 CFO 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 80%.

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 CFO, 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 CFO registered?

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

Is YE12 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 CFO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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