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YP12 GWG

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,944 mi
Last recorded124,944 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 124,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2024 100,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 86,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 74,497 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,569 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 63,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,670 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge 245/45/18

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,952 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 44,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 32,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2015 32,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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 GWG is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

YP12 GWG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is YP12 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 GWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP12 GWG have outstanding finance?

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