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YK12 PCY

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,027 mi
Last recorded67,027 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 67,027 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 67,027 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 18 Feb 2025 63,431 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,086 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2023 57,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front and nearside rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2022 51,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front and nearside rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,562 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,780 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,744 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 PCY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCY, 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 PCY registered?

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

Is YK12 PCY safe to buy?

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