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YE12 DLK

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,979 mi
Last recorded170,979 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 DLK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 170,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 170,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55 zrf17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 166,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and cut 225/55 zRF17 101w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 157,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/55 zrf17 101w (run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, worn inner edge and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 157,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/55 zrf17 101w (run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread, worn inner edge and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 148,891 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 148,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 142,248 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 132,818 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 125,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,029 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 115,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 103,764 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,527 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 66,024 miles

Offside rear caliper slight binding

Fail 26 May 2015 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear caliper slight binding

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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YE12 DLK is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YE12 DLK, 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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YE12 DLK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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