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YH62 UMT

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

172,687 mi
Last recorded172,687 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 UMT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 172,687 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 164,468 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,409 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 139,349 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,094 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,236 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 100,235 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 74,788 miles

emissions too clean to test

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2016 45,299 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 45,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 12,549 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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YH62 UMT 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 YH62 UMT, 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 YH62 UMT registered?

YH62 UMT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YH62 UMT safe to buy?

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