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YK12 OBU

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,506 mi
Last recorded108,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 108,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 103,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,838 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,209 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 72,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,386 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 66,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 41,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,016 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 OBU is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

YK12 OBU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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