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YT12 OXJ

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,697 mi
Last recorded165,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 165,697 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 151,351 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,054 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 132,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 117,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 106,518 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,412 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Bearing/ hub carrier, one out of three bolts missing. (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2016 72,812 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2016 72,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cut in side wall and no tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cut in side wall and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 57,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,331 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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YT12 OXJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OXJ, 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.

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YT12 OXJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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