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YK12 NLA

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,649 mi
Last recorded134,649 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 134,649 miles

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

Undertrays fitted, obstructing view of components.

Pass 5 Mar 2025 127,262 miles

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Fail 5 Mar 2025 127,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,333 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 109,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ARM SHOCK BOLTS ON TO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ARM SHOCK BOLTS ON TO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VEHICLE PASSED EMISSIONS TEST, NO PRINT OUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO CLEAN EMISSIONS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,560 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NLA 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 92.3%.

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 YK12 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK12 NLA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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