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YT12 VZM

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,931 mi
Last recorded151,931 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 151,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 140,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,078 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 118,878 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,598 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 109,596 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 88,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VZM 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 92.3%.

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 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 VZM, 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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What year was YT12 VZM registered?

YT12 VZM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YT12 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 VZM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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