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YF12 OAN

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,159 mi
Last recorded182,159 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 OAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 182,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 155,681 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 145,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 133,600 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 133,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 121,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 4 May 2021 110,147 miles

small chip to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,044 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 86,378 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

all tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2018 74,060 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,701 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 21 Apr 2015 35,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front wipers slightly smearing

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 OAN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

YF12 OAN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is YF12 OAN safe to buy?

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