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YK12 UMZ

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,174 mi
Last recorded114,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 114,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 108,747 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 108,708 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,388 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 100,833 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 88,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 78,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,147 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,625 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,496 miles

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn bald at inner edge of tread

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 UMZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

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

Is YK12 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 UMZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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