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YK62 VLF

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,484 mi
Last recorded170,484 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 170,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 164,995 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 153,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 143,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 127,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,727 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,591 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

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 VLF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

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

Is YK62 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VLF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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