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YE12 CGF

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,280 mi
Last recorded88,280 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 CGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 88,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 82,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 77,324 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front section hanging down on undertray. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 69,645 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 69,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 61,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,668 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 49,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,845 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WALL DAMAGED AND BALD OUTER EDGE

Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,054 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,264 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 17,264 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine undertray damaged by exhaust

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 CGF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CGF, 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 CGF registered?

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

Is YE12 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 CGF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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