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YG12 WPX

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,988 mi
Last recorded88,988 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside condensation in h/lamp

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside condensation in h/lamp

Pass 21 Nov 2023 72,965 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,870 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,298 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,295 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 58,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,091 miles

chip in screen

Fail 8 Oct 2019 55,089 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 3 Oct 2018 47,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,018 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 43,018 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,915 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 40,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front worn edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,057 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,951 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 WPX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

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

Is YG12 WPX safe to buy?

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