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YG12 UWJ

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,424 mi
Last recorded81,424 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UWJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,424 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 81,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 66,668 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 66,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, that connects to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm that connects to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,150 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 24,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,806 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)

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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YG12 UWJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG12 UWJ, 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 YG12 UWJ registered?

YG12 UWJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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