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YK12 NVV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,507 mi
Last recorded121,507 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 121,507 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 121,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 112,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,622 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,240 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 89,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats nearside front & nearside rear ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 77,556 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 77,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 68,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,238 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,023 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 NVV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

YK12 NVV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is YK12 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 NVV shows 16 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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