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DK12 YBC

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,323 mi
Last recorded152,323 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 YBC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2025 152,323 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 131,303 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 106,662 miles

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

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 10 Mar 2021 89,716 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,510 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,525 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,858 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,871 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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DK12 YBC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK12 YBC, 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 DK12 YBC registered?

DK12 YBC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is DK12 YBC safe to buy?

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