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YF12 JHY

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,148 mi
Last recorded172,148 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 172,148 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 166,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 158,343 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 158,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 148,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Differential mounting bushes poor

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2022 135,940 miles

Central Rear both rear diff rubber mounts starting to perish

Central Rear rear diff leaking drivers side drive shaft seal

Offside Rear alloy has been repaired [welded] twice

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,220 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,817 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,403 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 101,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,753 miles

Front and rear brake pad sensor faults, require replacement and ecu reset.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,886 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 JHY 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

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

Is YF12 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 JHY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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