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YR12 NVJ

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,579 mi
Last recorded187,579 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 187,579 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 170,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 134,341 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 103,694 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 103,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil maxed-service overdue 5k,engine top andbottom covers not fitted,oil spill,osf brake pipe scabby,front suspension arms play,nsf balljoint lift

tyres uneven tread wear,rear brake discs-pads poor-low,nsr tyre tread bulging,suspension-springs rusting,nsf brake-plate rattle

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,750 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 90,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

service overdue alert active,nsf tyre tread uneven wear,nsf balljoint play

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,296 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 78,296 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks insecure-investigate (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached front-out of shape-investigate>secure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower balljoints deteriorating-play,both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating-play,front brake judder,tracking requires attention

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,932 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,369 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,083 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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YR12 NVJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 YR12 NVJ, 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 YR12 NVJ registered?

YR12 NVJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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