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YG12 WRC

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,611 mi
Last recorded148,611 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 WRC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 148,611 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 137,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 137,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 130,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,206 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 112,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both inside and outside edges

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 102,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 82,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,767 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 73,730 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust clamp not secure, exhaust rubbing on undersheild (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered on edges

Offside Front tyre feathered on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre feathered on edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre feathered on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 WRC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

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

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