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YF12 KRZ

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,074 mi
Last recorded188,074 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 KRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 188,074 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 179,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 168,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 155,422 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 155,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner tread areas

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 10 Feb 2020 149,608 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 148,629 miles

Front tyres low tread 3mm and worn lower on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 148,629 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres low tread 3mm and worn lower on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,981 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 129,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing out on outer tread area

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Pass 20 May 2016 85,270 miles

Two surface cuts in nearside and Offside rear tyres.

Fail 20 May 2016 85,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Two surface cuts in nearside and Offside rear tyres.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre low tread(3mm)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre low tread 3mm(and has a nail in it)

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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YF12 KRZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF12 KRZ, 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 YF12 KRZ registered?

YF12 KRZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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