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YT12 BSV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,981 mi
Last recorded143,981 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 BSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 143,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 132,423 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit towards inside edge

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,262 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,231 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2022 108,046 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2021 98,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 89,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,245 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 73,618 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,484 miles

trigger point not met

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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YT12 BSV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT12 BSV, 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 YT12 BSV registered?

YT12 BSV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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