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YG62 OSW

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,580 mi
Last recorded80,580 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OSW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 80,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 73,973 miles

Nearside Front Dust boot cover split

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop completely disintegrated

Offside Rear Dust boot cover split

Fail 27 Nov 2023 73,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Dust boot cover split

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop completely disintegrated

Offside Rear Dust boot cover split

Pass 26 Nov 2022 67,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 59,974 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,680 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 47,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OSW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

YG62 OSW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YG62 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 OSW 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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