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12DL2727

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,659 mi
Last recorded124,659 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12DL2727
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,659 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 275/40ZRF18 103Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 275/40ZRF18 103Y ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40ZRF18 103Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Rear diff mounts worn

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,917 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff mounts deteriorating

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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12DL2727 is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 12DL2727, 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 12DL2727 registered?

12DL2727 is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is 12DL2727 safe to buy?

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