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YK12 MXW

2012 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,311 mi
Last recorded105,311 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 105,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2026 105,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 95,057 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,143 miles

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 13 Apr 2023 74,898 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 74,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,981 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 24,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail

Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,129 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 MXW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXW, 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 YK12 MXW registered?

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

Is YK12 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 MXW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK12 MXW have outstanding finance?

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