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YS12 RYZ

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,035 mi
Last recorded129,035 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 129,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,922 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 95,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,349 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,990 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 50,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,560 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,080 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 RYZ 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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

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

Is YS12 RYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 RYZ 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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