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YE12 CGO

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 136,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 125,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (275/35r19) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 124,942 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (275/35r19) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 108,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 98,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,575 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 52,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CGO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGO, 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 CGO registered?

YE12 CGO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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