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YK12 PUF

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,515 mi
Last recorded169,515 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 PUF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 169,515 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 148,019 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 135,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,499 miles

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

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

n/s/r shocker cover adrift

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,175 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 May 2019 97,913 miles

front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion

nsf alloy wheel slightly damaged

nsr shocker cover adrift

under trays fitted unable to see all suspension components

Pass 15 May 2018 89,357 miles

Front & rear discs getting in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged wheel on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak slight misting on diff ()

under trays fitted unable to see all suspension parts

Pass 22 May 2017 79,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre steped on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2016 62,532 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

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 PUF is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

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

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