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YK12 LRX

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 150,301 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 110,719 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to carry out full inspection because of under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,377 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to carry out full inspection because of under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,605 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,605 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,638 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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YK12 LRX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK12 LRX, 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 YK12 LRX registered?

YK12 LRX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YK12 LRX safe to buy?

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