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YX12 TFF

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,619 mi
Last recorded105,619 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 TFF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 105,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 96,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres on 3.0-3.5 mm

wiper blades poor

Fail 17 Jan 2025 96,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm , shock absorber mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm , shock absorber mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres on 3.0-3.5 mm

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber mounted lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,195 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,261 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 71,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,085 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,120 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 61,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 53,038 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,026 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing

Offside Front Cut in tyre tread 12mm no visible cords

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,586 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 21,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YX12 TFF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX12 TFF, 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 YX12 TFF registered?

YX12 TFF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YX12 TFF safe to buy?

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