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YK12 UMR

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,472 mi
Last recorded129,472 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 129,472 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 129,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 113,670 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 101,574 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 91,588 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 87,686 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 87,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing front and rear (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 84,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 76,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r seat ()

undertray and engine cover fitted obstructing component

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,935 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 UMR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK12 UMR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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