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YK12 OLJ

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,061 mi
Last recorded81,061 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 81,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,214 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 73,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 68,316 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 68,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,349 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 59,874 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 55,436 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,321 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 43,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 36,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,905 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 OLJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

YK12 OLJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YK12 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 OLJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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