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YE12 DHC

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,964 mi
Last recorded171,964 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 171,964 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 171,949 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 165,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 156,515 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 156,514 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2022 146,995 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 138,169 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine under-tray fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 138,167 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine under-tray fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,356 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,966 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 123,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,997 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perishing slightley

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,119 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage down to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,007 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,858 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 DHC 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

YE12 DHC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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