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YF12 HWA

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

210,894 mi
Last recorded210,894 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 HWA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 210,894 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 13 Mar 2026 210,877 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN SCREEN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 194,883 miles

Both front brakes has slight bind

Both front shocks lower bushes perished

Both rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

Nearside front brake disc backing plate insecure

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Feb 2025 194,868 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (both sides) (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front backplate insecure

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 180,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 169,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 169,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush arm shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 159,673 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 159,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,790 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 136,782 miles

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 1 Mar 2019 119,107 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 119,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,179 miles

front tyres out of shape

Fail 16 Feb 2018 103,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,700 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,254 miles

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

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

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 HWA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

YF12 HWA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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