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YR12 PXO

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,081 mi
Last recorded62,081 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 PXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 62,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 58,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,814 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 54,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,897 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 46,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,334 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 PXO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR12 PXO, 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

How do I check the history of YR12 PXO?

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What year was YR12 PXO registered?

YR12 PXO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YR12 PXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 PXO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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