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YE12 CWO

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

230,715 mi
Last recorded230,715 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 CWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 230,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive + diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 209,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 189,101 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 189,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 169,033 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2022 145,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 120,954 miles

Emissions to low to read

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 94,650 miles

Emissions to low to read

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Little tread on outer segment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Little tread on outer segment (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10%left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30%left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10%left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30%left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,778 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,927 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 CWO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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