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YR61 YYM

2012 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,637 mi
Last recorded112,637 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 YYM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 112,637 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 112,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,839 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 111,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 108,598 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 108,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 105,942 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 103,711 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 89,222 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.66mm Goodyear 225/55-17 RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.68mm Goodyear 225/55-17 RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,987 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.66mm Goodyear 225/55-17 RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.68mm Goodyear 225/55-17 RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,838 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,712 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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YR61 YYM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR61 YYM, 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 YR61 YYM registered?

YR61 YYM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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