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YK62 XAV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,155 mi
Last recorded77,155 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front BRAKE DISC DUST COVER CORRODED/INSECURE

Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,540 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,809 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,257 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ALSO CRACKS IN TREADS 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 55,422 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ALSO CRACKS IN TREADS 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,803 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,258 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2017 39,143 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2017 39,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,655 miles

non rft tyres fitted to front

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 XAV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black 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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

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

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