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YG12 WXM

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,194 mi
Last recorded108,194 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 108,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate loose & rattling

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 92,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play/lift near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play/lift near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,253 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 86,253 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,385 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 57,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 51,531 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,229 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 43,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,304 miles

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

undertrays fitted covering underside

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,109 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 WXM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

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

Is YG12 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 WXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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