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YG12 ZWL

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,363 mi
Last recorded209,363 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 209,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 205,031 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 205,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 195,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 175,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 159,398 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2021 159,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 140,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 121,217 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,291 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 80,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,968 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 ZWL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

YG12 ZWL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 ZWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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