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YK62 XKY

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 138,797 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 7 Feb 2019 131,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,369 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 124,369 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Dec 2017 119,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 116,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,344 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 110,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,435 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 103,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,219 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,637 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 XKY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

YK62 XKY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is YK62 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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