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YS12 EEY

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,994 mi
Last recorded122,994 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 116,035 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,109 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 111,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,719 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,463 miles

Nearside Rear on 2.5mm

Offside Rear on 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,622 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 EEY is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EEY, 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 YS12 EEY?

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What year was YS12 EEY registered?

YS12 EEY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is YS12 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 EEY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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