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YK62 OZJ

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,206 mi
Last recorded164,206 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OZJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 164,206 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 144,062 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed SLIGHT FRAYING ON THE EDGE (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 133,907 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 133,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 133,512 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 132,826 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Dec 2023 132,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Dec 2022 116,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,626 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 106,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,708 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,303 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 63,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,521 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 OZJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

YK62 OZJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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