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YK12 TGO

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,567 mi
Last recorded142,567 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 142,567 miles

Under Trays Fitted Front To Back / Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 129,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,654 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 103,654 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,267 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,795 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 37,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 TGO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

YK12 TGO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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