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FE62 YLB

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,073 mi
Last recorded147,073 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 YLB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 147,073 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 134,504 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,580 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,611 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Mar 2023 115,590 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Screw in offside rear tyre and under inflated

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Fail 25 Mar 2022 105,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Screw in offside rear tyre and under inflated

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,620 miles

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,699 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,194 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,194 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 52,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

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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FE62 YLB is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE62 YLB, 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 FE62 YLB registered?

FE62 YLB is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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