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YF12 YGV

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened play in hub (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 123,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened play in hub (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,908 miles

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

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,530 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 90,530 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,643 miles

engine covers fitted covering components in the engine bay.

undertray covers fitted covering components in the underframe.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,005 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 76,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,963 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,850 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,238 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,790 miles

Offside Front backing plate came adrift at top. Still secure and not hitting brakes disc at this time

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,546 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,779 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 YGV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

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

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