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YE12 CYV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,886 mi
Last recorded76,886 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 76,886 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 76,886 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 73,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,194 miles

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

offside headlamp damp on inside

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,264 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 61,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,895 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 54,124 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,099 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 50,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,677 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,928 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 CYV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

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

Is YE12 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 CYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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