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YY61 EFT

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,715 mi
Last recorded218,715 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 EFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 218,715 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 196,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 172,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 171,538 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 165,310 miles

under body tray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 165,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

under body tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 158,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 150,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 142,416 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 133,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,229 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder.

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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YY61 EFT is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY61 EFT, 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 YY61 EFT registered?

YY61 EFT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YY61 EFT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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