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YH12 YFJ

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,209 mi
Last recorded105,209 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 100,326 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in lamp

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

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

Rear tailgate glass opens for access but tailgate release does not function

Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tailgate glass opens for access but tailgate release does not function

Fail 6 Dec 2023 90,486 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear tailgate glass opens for access but tailgate release does not function

Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit 1.6mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting Low Outer Edge & Starting To Deteriorate (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close On 2mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen Minor Chip

Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Nearside & Offside (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside & Offside Tread Close On 3mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 73,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Nearside & Offside (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside & Offside Tread Close On 3mm Central (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,132 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine covers and full undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2019 58,731 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,527 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,965 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 38,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,016 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,959 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,909 miles

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

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 YFJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver 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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

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

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