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YR12 RXW

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,396 mi
Last recorded118,396 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 118,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 118,067 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 2754018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 2754018 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 99,755 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 89,122 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2024 89,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,725 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 77,725 miles

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 57,454 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,107 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 49,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,329 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 RXW is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RXW, 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 RXW?

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What year was YR12 RXW registered?

YR12 RXW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is YR12 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 RXW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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