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YF12 EDV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 EDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 137,593 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 137,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 ZR19 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,465 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,671 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 119,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,222 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

under tray fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

under tray fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,735 miles

Offside Rear coil spring not located correctly at bottom

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,834 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,100 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,673 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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YF12 EDV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF12 EDV, 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 YF12 EDV registered?

YF12 EDV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 EDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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