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YF12 JZD

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,002 mi
Last recorded175,002 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 175,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 172,593 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 168,747 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 158,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 155,548 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 155,541 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 149,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 144,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 138,101 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 133,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,696 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 JZD is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JZD, 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 JZD registered?

YF12 JZD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 JZD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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