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YG12 WZM

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,733 mi
Last recorded79,733 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,733 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 79,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,686 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,845 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,085 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,390 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,293 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Not working and lens missing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 49,737 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,533 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 43,533 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,793 miles

Exhaust downpipe loose at rear of DPF joint, not leaking excessively or likely to detach.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,506 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 WZM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG12 WZM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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