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YR12 YRK

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,707 mi
Last recorded41,707 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 41,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 41,665 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 41,631 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 39,746 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,774 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 36,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,470 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 35,470 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 33,293 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,625 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 30,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,961 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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YR12 YRK is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 YR12 YRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 YRK registered?

YR12 YRK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is YR12 YRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 YRK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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