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YG12 WJU

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,260 mi
Last recorded68,260 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 68,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 61,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 52,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 48,462 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,058 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,640 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 36,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,350 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 29,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 14,965 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 WJU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG12 WJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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