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YK12 PMV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,171 mi
Last recorded116,171 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 116,171 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2025 116,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 113,633 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,209 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,307 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,787 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres tread worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,520 miles

Offside Front jacking point missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,607 miles

Offside Front jacking point missing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PMV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

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

Is YK12 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 PMV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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