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YK12 TKA

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,698 mi
Last recorded130,698 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 130,698 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 130,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,743 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,212 miles

both rear tyres stating to wear on outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,155 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,317 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2015 22,317 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

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 TKA 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 84.6%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK12 TKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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