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YS12 PXE

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,945 mi
Last recorded159,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 PXE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 159,945 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 159,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 150,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 141,769 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 134,442 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 134,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,576 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,075 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,947 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,151 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 PXE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

YS12 PXE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is YS12 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 PXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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