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YF12 YHV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

309,483 mi
Last recorded309,483 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 309,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 291,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 280,457 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play and the bushes on Def. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear def has a leak.

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushes. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and side edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 249,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 231,337 miles

Both front disc brake backing plates insecure at top

Front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Nearside Front Balance weights scraping on caliper

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

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

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

Winter tyres fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 231,286 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front disc brake backing plates insecure at top

Front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Nearside Front Balance weights scraping on caliper

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

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

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

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 188,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest points (Through centre) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest points (Through centre) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 166,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,821 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 YHV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YHV, 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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YF12 YHV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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