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YK62 VCE

2012 BMW 520

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,277 mi
Last recorded133,277 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VCE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 133,277 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 129,388 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 125,602 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 125,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 121,316 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 121,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 115,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,579 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 102,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 94,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,869 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,406 miles

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

lip front brake discs brake pads becoming worn

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 VCE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

YK62 VCE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YK62 VCE safe to buy?

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