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YE12 CWY

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 89,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,859 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 66,859 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,123 miles

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,961 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,677 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 600 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 600miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 24,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 21,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 CWY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

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

Is YE12 CWY safe to buy?

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