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YK12 OJV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,098 mi
Last recorded179,098 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 179,098 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 172,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 161,046 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 135,989 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,656 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift when unloaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 113,233 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to inner wall offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,851 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,759 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,179 miles

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

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

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 OJV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

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

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