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YK62 SHZ

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 102,286 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S blistering under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,128 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,400 miles

N/S and O/S differential bushes splitting

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

N/S and O/S differential bushes splitting

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,488 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2022 84,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,914 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,995 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 71,995 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,426 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 63,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,195 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,690 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 SHZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

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

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