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YK62 XCO

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,587 mi
Last recorded173,587 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 173,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 162,809 miles

Rear Differential has slight oil leak.

Fail 11 Apr 2025 162,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and osr. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Differential has slight oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 148,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 133,915 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside - Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 119,146 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,639 miles

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

nsf and osf tyre on 3mm

Fail 12 Jun 2021 109,571 miles

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

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

nsf and osf tyre on 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2020 102,186 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 102,173 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,626 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 67,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a split on inner wall

Fail 4 Aug 2015 48,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,487 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 XCO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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