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YH12 YHX

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,976 mi
Last recorded132,976 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,976 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 132,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55R17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE INSECURE AND CATCHING ROADWHEEL

Offside Front BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE INSECURE AND CATCHING ROADWHEEL

Pass 5 Jul 2022 124,516 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has flat spot

Fail 1 Jul 2022 124,514 miles

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

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))

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

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

Offside Front tyre has flat spot

Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,676 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,680 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,453 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 YHX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH12 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

YH12 YHX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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