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YK62 WWB

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,919 mi
Last recorded128,919 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 128,919 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,064 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 104,681 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 104,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,616 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 100,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,385 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,523 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 WWB is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WWB, 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 WWB registered?

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

Is YK62 WWB safe to buy?

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