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YG12 XVM

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,998 mi
Last recorded158,998 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 158,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 146,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 139,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 137,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 132,813 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH ns and os on rearmost arms: Play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,328 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advice- change suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advice- change suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under bonnet and under vehicle covers, trays and heat shields fitted obscuring view to testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,394 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 20 Mar 2020 124,394 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,025 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 119,022 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front by flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,891 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XVM 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 85.7%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

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

Is YG12 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 XVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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