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YF12 HVL

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 HVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,252 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 80,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating from casing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,817 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,935 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,060 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 68,050 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres worn to cord on inner edges of treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on the legal limit almost to cord on outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,070 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,484 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 57,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,922 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit across treads (5.2.3 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all vented brake discs worn thin and lipped with internal corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 25,450 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HVL is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 HVL registered?

YF12 HVL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is YF12 HVL safe to buy?

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