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YG12 WHM

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,644 mi
Last recorded193,644 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 193,644 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 193,644 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 180,004 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 179,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 179,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 149,667 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 116,860 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 90,095 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 90,095 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure front pipe too flexi (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 53,901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,569 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 23,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,485 miles

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 WHM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG12 WHM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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