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YF12 MZV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,796 mi
Last recorded126,796 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 126,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 119,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 118,021 miles

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,367 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

Pass 1 Apr 2020 98,402 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 26 Mar 2019 87,548 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,159 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,692 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 48,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MZV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

YF12 MZV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is YF12 MZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 MZV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF12 MZV have outstanding finance?

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