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YT62 BVX

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,740 mi
Last recorded164,740 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 164,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 158,709 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 145,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 130,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 130,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 119,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 107,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 95,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,556 miles

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated rear brake pad wear indicator illuminating light on dash (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit or 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine over tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,688 miles

engine covers fitted

underbelly covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,155 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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YT62 BVX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue 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 YT62 BVX, 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 YT62 BVX registered?

YT62 BVX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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