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YP12 GVV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,766 mi
Last recorded144,766 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 144,766 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 144,723 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 130,491 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 130,478 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 121,837 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 121,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2018 82,749 miles

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,121 miles

Nearside Front back plate partly loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,490 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick more so on inside pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tyre. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tyre. (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine dip stick was not in properly. ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,638 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,637 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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YP12 GVV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 YP12 GVV, 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 YP12 GVV registered?

YP12 GVV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 GVV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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