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YG62 UCY

2012 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

179,984 mi
Last recorded179,984 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 UCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 179,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 179,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,481 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 136,962 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 136,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 134,408 miles

o/s headlamp aim low

slight play o/s steering

Pass 24 Mar 2020 129,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,035 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,776 miles

under body cover/ engine cover

Pass 22 Oct 2014 13,374 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 UCY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UCY, 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 YG62 UCY registered?

YG62 UCY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is YG62 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 UCY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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