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YK12 OGM

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,147 mi
Last recorded64,147 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,147 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 64,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 62,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,761 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 55,139 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,068 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 38,520 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,984 miles

nail in n/s/r

rear pads getting low

x2 rear tyres 2mm

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,704 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 OGM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OGM, 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 OGM registered?

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

Is YK12 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 OGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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