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YK62 OXN

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,586 mi
Last recorded145,586 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 145,586 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 145,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 137,632 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 137,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 122,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 115,459 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,816 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,044 miles

rear tyres inner edges uneven wear

Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 46,653 miles

Nearside Rear tyre just legal

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,305 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 OXN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXN, 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 OXN registered?

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

Is YK62 OXN safe to buy?

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