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YS12 HMK

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,663 mi
Last recorded197,663 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 HMK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 197,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 20,951 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 197,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front ball joint dust cover twisted

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes swollen

both rear chassis sections corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 197,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover perished

Offside Front ball joint dust cover twisted

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes swollen

both rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 195,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 195,618 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 193,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn unevenly. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 191,211 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 188,839 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 188,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1 of 2 which mounts shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1 of 2 which mounts shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 172,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring extreme end broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 146,673 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,789 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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YS12 HMK 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 80%.

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 YS12 HMK, 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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YS12 HMK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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