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YK12 NHU

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,321 mi
Last recorded111,321 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NHU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 111,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,604 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 91,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre pressure monitoring light on (5.2.3 (h))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil running onto kat (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,270 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 77,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,540 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 74,540 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,840 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NHU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

YK12 NHU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YK12 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 NHU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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