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YF12 JFE

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,738 mi
Last recorded57,738 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 57,738 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 57,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 51,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 44,331 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 44,331 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 38,529 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,108 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 35,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when engine running (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working on ignition (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2017 22,481 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 15,723 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 JFE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black 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 YF12 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

YF12 JFE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is YF12 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 JFE 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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