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YY12 PZZ

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 PZZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 148,220 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 143,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 130,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 130,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 119,705 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,845 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,770 miles

too clean for emissions test

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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YY12 PZZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YY12 PZZ, 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 YY12 PZZ registered?

YY12 PZZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is YY12 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 PZZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY12 PZZ have outstanding finance?

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