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YR12 PYD

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,428 mi
Last recorded118,428 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 PYD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2025 118,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 108,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 108,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 93,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,127 miles

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

Rear differential oil leak but not excessive

Fail 8 Nov 2022 82,133 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (255/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 71,812 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 53,755 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,733 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 PYD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black 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 YR12 PYD, 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 YR12 PYD registered?

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

Is YR12 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 PYD 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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