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DY62 GKU

2012 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 GKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 119,290 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 102,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 80,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,630 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 60,107 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,309 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 49,129 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,372 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,494 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 40,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,001 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,935 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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DY62 GKU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Gold 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 DY62 GKU, 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 DY62 GKU registered?

DY62 GKU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is DY62 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 GKU 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.

Does DY62 GKU have outstanding finance?

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