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DY62 ZYA

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,271 mi
Last recorded140,271 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 140,271 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2026 140,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,257 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 115,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 111,069 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 106,463 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,901 miles

both front tyres 3mm and wearing on edge

offside front daytime light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,040 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front daytime light not working

offside front tyre low 4mm

Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,806 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,805 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Aug 2015 65,893 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,893 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 ZYA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

DY62 ZYA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is DY62 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 ZYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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