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YG12 WDV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,796 mi
Last recorded157,796 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 157,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,143 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,899 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 119,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 86,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,605 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,185 miles

Exhaust emissions are too clean so can not get a reading

Sill covers, engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,521 miles

emissions are very clean / can not get a reading

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not alowing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 14,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WDV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YG12 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

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

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