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YK12 VSG

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,186 mi
Last recorded169,186 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VSG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 169,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 155,793 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 137,168 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2023 137,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 114,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 107,991 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 104,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 99,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VSG is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

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

Is YK12 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 VSG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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