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YK62 XUZ

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,902 mi
Last recorded163,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XUZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 163,902 miles

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

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

Rear differential leaking

Fail 7 Jan 2026 163,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear differential leaking

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,098 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 139,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,260 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/r door paint damage

Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r door paint damage

Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,537 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 91,533 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,991 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near & Offside. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,037 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 25,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,631 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 XUZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

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

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