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YK62 OFA

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,107 mi
Last recorded134,107 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 134,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 132,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 119,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 106,289 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,396 miles

Front brake pad sensor not fitted and coiled to one side

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,309 miles

Front brake pad sensor not fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2020 77,309 miles

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

Front brake pad sensor not fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,449 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 71,449 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,663 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,764 miles

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

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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YK62 OFA 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 78.6%.

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 YK62 OFA, 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 YK62 OFA registered?

YK62 OFA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 OFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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