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YF12 LCJ

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,240 mi
Last recorded143,240 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 143,240 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 135,372 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 135,372 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 125,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light stopping on

Pass 23 May 2023 115,749 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads close

Fail 16 May 2023 115,583 miles

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

brake pad warning light on but pads close

Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,377 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))

brake pad warning light on but pads look ok

Pass 28 May 2021 96,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,567 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 19 Dec 2019 91,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,189 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 58,143 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,403 miles

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

Offside Front 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 LCJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

YF12 LCJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is YF12 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 LCJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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