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YR62 EXE

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,803 mi
Last recorded141,803 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EXE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 141,803 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 132,668 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 122,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 110,502 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,979 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 102,850 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 99,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Bald On Outer Edge And Cracked/Perished - 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,766 miles

Both front Tyres Worn On Outer Edge

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,917 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

o/s/f brake back plate loose

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 77,912 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 54,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR62 EXE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR62 EXE, 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 YR62 EXE registered?

YR62 EXE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YR62 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 EXE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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