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FR62 YFU

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

193,532 mi
Last recorded193,532 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 YFU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 193,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged ** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 193,146 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged ** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 171,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 139,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 139,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,456 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,743 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake wear sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,671 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,877 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2020 72,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,717 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 69,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,078 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,410 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,213 miles

upper/lower covers fitted

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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FR62 YFU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 FR62 YFU, 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 FR62 YFU registered?

FR62 YFU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is FR62 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 YFU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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