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YY12 TGV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,133 mi
Last recorded90,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 TGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 90,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 82,092 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2025 82,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 61,391 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 60,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides shocker mount lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,474 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,220 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 52,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,497 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,661 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 35,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald on inside edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,297 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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YY12 TGV 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 81.3%.

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 YY12 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

YY12 TGV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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