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YG12 XAW

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,434 mi
Last recorded130,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 130,434 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 126,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 117,797 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2023 108,567 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 98,401 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R, Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 98,398 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R, Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 87,767 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,035 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 81,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,471 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,106 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 XAW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

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

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