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YK62 OSE

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,556 mi
Last recorded215,556 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 215,556 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 203,924 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 203,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 190,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 175,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 162,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 151,019 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 151,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 137,280 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 136,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,593 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner,no cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald,uneven lumpy wear,no cords at time of test.potentially dangerous (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,bald inner ,no cords at time of test,potentially dangerous (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,445 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 81,445 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 59,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,804 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,648 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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YK62 OSE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OSE, 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.

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What year was YK62 OSE registered?

YK62 OSE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is YK62 OSE safe to buy?

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