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DY62 HCG

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,904 mi
Last recorded149,904 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 HCG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 149,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 141,555 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 141,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 132,484 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 120,635 miles

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 110,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,387 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,522 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,621 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN EDGES

Pass 20 Aug 2016 77,446 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre has slight damage on side wall

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,087 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 HCG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HCG, 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 DY62 HCG registered?

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

Is DY62 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 HCG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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