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YG12 WDR

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,529 mi
Last recorded235,529 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 WDR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 235,529 miles

o/s/f trye wearing to outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2023 220,281 miles

Nearside headlight levelling working, but not correctly

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 197,068 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 197,068 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 160,539 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 160,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 144,840 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 144,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 127,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,196 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 94,196 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 36,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 36,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,473 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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YG12 WDR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDR, 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 YG12 WDR registered?

YG12 WDR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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