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YG12 WXN

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,261 mi
Last recorded172,261 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2021 172,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 158,607 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,107 miles

undertrays engine covers emissions clean

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,807 miles

undertrays

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,873 miles

Central Front Engine Covers Fitted

Under trays Fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,688 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 WXN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

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

Is YG12 WXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 WXN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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