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YK12 TZR

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,312 mi
Last recorded163,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 TZR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 163,312 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 163,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine / gearbox mounts worn

Pass 3 Jan 2025 155,632 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2025 155,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2024 150,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 146,573 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 146,573 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,708 miles

nsf tyre outer edge has wear

Fail 7 Jan 2022 140,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf tyre outer edge has wear

Pass 7 Jan 2021 137,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,376 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2019 197,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,343 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,548 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 TZR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TZR, 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.

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What year was YK12 TZR registered?

YK12 TZR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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