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YG12 XAX

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,111 mi
Last recorded164,111 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 164,111 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 164,111 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 154,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 142,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 131,539 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 131,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,305 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2019 118,435 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 118,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,585 miles

lift in both front balljoints n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,114 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 22,353 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 XAX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

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

Is YG12 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 XAX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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