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YE12 NLL

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,156 mi
Last recorded117,156 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 NLL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 117,156 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 114,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 111,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 109,068 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 104,435 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 104,435 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 102,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,384 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 99,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Sensor wire broken. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,685 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 81,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,851 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,704 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 NLL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

YE12 NLL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YE12 NLL safe to buy?

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