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YG62 LNX

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,935 mi
Last recorded108,935 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 LNX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 108,935 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 108,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 89,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 88,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 85,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,567 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,289 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 23 Apr 2019 63,289 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Prized open cut/cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,776 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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YG62 LNX is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG62 LNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG62 LNX registered?

YG62 LNX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is YG62 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 LNX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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