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YK62 RNF

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,079 mi
Last recorded66,079 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 RNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper attachment (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 3-4-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper attachment (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 3-4-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 59,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,640 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,647 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,631 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 42,549 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning lamp illuminated (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Outer lower rear suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Front tyres perished

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,797 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 RNF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YK62 RNF, 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 RNF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK62 RNF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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