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YF12 XOV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,179 mi
Last recorded81,179 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 81,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 74,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,334 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 59,179 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 53,789 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2020 49,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 38,931 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 32,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,690 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,552 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 21,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 XOV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

YF12 XOV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 XOV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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