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YS12 BXB

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,052 mi
Last recorded113,052 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BXB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 113,052 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 113,052 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 108,526 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,878 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,450 miles

plastic under tray fitted

rear both side back axle round bushs slightly perished

Fail 19 Nov 2022 92,477 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic under tray fitted

rear both side back axle round bushs slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,378 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in it

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,594 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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YS12 BXB 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 86.7%.

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 YS12 BXB, 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 YS12 BXB registered?

YS12 BXB is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is YS12 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 BXB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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