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YX12 HNZ

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,464 mi
Last recorded130,464 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 HNZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 130,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2023 130,315 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive note/undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,924 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 107,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mark yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 101,286 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2020 96,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,908 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,332 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,370 miles

Advise, both rear shocker bump stops, started to break up.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,074 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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YX12 HNZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YX12 HNZ, 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 YX12 HNZ registered?

YX12 HNZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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