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YK12 USG

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,498 mi
Last recorded49,498 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 USG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 49,498 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 47,447 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 47,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 43,271 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 43,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 40,034 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,927 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 37,927 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 35,641 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn from out side and inside

Offside Front tyre worn from out side and inside

Fail 20 Jun 2016 26,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn from out side and inside

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn from out side and inside

Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,848 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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 USG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

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

Is YK12 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 USG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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