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YH62 VPE

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 101,657 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,616 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 95,876 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 82,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 82,627 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 69,833 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2020 69,284 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

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 59,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 46,971 miles

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAR TO MEASURE

Fail 12 May 2018 46,971 miles

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAR TO MEASURE

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,982 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,825 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 VPE 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 76.9%.

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 YH62 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

YH62 VPE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is YH62 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 VPE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH62 VPE have outstanding finance?

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