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YT12 OYJ

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,420 mi
Last recorded126,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 OYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 126,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 119,422 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 119,407 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 113,483 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 31 May 2023 113,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,680 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,173 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsr & osr(Inner brake pad wearing thin)

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2021 97,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen x3 washer jets leaking (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x3 washer jets leaking (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 65,418 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OYJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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