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YF12 YHE

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,297 mi
Last recorded186,297 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 186,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 176,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 162,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 147,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 131,266 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under covers body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,111 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 116,970 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 103,680 miles

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 17 Jul 2020 103,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Fail 19 Jul 2019 91,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,553 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged front both side , O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 75,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged front both side , O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,026 miles

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,546 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 43,546 miles

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

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

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 YHE is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

YF12 YHE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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