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YF12 XMO

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,538 mi
Last recorded208,538 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 208,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 197,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2025 197,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2024 188,205 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 188,203 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 176,103 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 176,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outside 245 45 18 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 40 18 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 165,385 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 165,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 156,721 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 156,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left adjusted / corrected (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left adjusted / corrected (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 147,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 132,652 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2018 116,059 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 116,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,221 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 54,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XMO is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

YF12 XMO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is YF12 XMO safe to buy?

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