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YK12 PLV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,065 mi
Last recorded95,065 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 PLV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 95,065 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,029 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,427 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754018 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 75,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2754018 rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754018 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,166 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

lower under covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2022 68,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

lower under covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 62,004 miles

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

engine cover fitted

lower under covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,682 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,955 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,353 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,306 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 PLV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black 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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

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

Is YK12 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 PLV 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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