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YE12 VSO

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,824 mi
Last recorded161,824 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 161,824 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 154,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 151,660 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 151,640 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 145,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 140,855 miles

Offside Rear seat belt does not fully retract

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 131,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 122,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,960 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 108,960 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 80,970 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated air bag cracked (2.4.D.1b)

oil on min

Fail 19 May 2016 80,970 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail air bag (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated air bag cracked (2.4.D.1b)

oil on min

Pass 22 May 2015 56,876 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 May 2015 56,876 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VSO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

YE12 VSO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is YE12 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VSO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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