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YK12 OLW

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

239,148 mi
Last recorded239,148 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OLW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 239,148 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Aug 2025 223,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f inner arm joint has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 205,964 miles

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 185,833 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both very perished. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both <3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 164,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 164,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 146,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 146,763 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 132,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 110,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 110,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 63,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 60,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,493 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 32,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyreworn on inner edge

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 OLW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

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

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