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YN10 LAN

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN10 LAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 115,267 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 115,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 102,265 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 95,696 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,299 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 85,299 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,760 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,343 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,719 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,423 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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YN10 LAN is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YN10 LAN, 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 YN10 LAN registered?

YN10 LAN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YN10 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN10 LAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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