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YF12 KHV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,304 mi
Last recorded155,304 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 155,304 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 155,304 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 142,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2025

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2024 120,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 107,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,619 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,036 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 78,036 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,502 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 63,052 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,704 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 60,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,419 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill cover fitted

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 KHV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KHV, 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 KHV registered?

YF12 KHV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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