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YE12 DCF

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,764 mi
Last recorded124,764 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 124,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 109,885 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 99,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 95,803 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 95,797 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 92,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 87,832 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 80,378 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 66,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,804 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 DCF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

YE12 DCF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YE12 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 DCF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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