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YH12 UGM

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,324 mi
Last recorded64,324 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 64,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 60,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 54,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 50,396 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,301 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 46,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,478 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 38,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,877 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,025 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,506 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 23,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 Run Flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 Run Flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers Fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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YH12 UGM 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 80%.

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 YH12 UGM, 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 YH12 UGM registered?

YH12 UGM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YH12 UGM safe to buy?

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