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YE12 CYX

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,125 mi
Last recorded147,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 CYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 147,125 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 142,394 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 142,394 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 129,706 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2023 122,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 117,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 114,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 97,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,447 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,010 miles

Both rear tyres worn

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 CYX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

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

Is YE12 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 CYX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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