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YH12 VCL

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

278,497 mi
Last recorded278,497 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VCL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 278,497 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 265,499 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 151,532 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 151,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 141,201 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges close to limit

Fail 14 Jul 2022 141,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured through old repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges close to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2021 132,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 132,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 125,778 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 15 Jul 2019 114,207 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,626 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 96,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,357 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

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 6 Jul 2016 49,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,763 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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YH12 VCL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VCL, 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 YH12 VCL registered?

YH12 VCL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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