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YE12 MWD

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 MWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 142,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 1 Nov 2024 128,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 106,476 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,171 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 May 2017 55,456 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 46,170 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 34,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 34,159 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 MWD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

YE12 MWD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is YE12 MWD safe to buy?

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