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YF12 YBR

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,751 mi
Last recorded139,751 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 139,751 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 125,968 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 125,968 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 118,944 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 104,760 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 96,156 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 85,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 15 May 2021 85,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 11 May 2020 73,742 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 73,742 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 64,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,035 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 56,035 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,381 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,147 miles

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 YBR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

YF12 YBR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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