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2015 RP

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,989 mi
Last recorded184,989 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2015 RP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 184,989 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 184,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 179,023 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 155,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 104,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,073 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 79,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 63,201 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 63,200 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,194 miles

cuts in nsr tyre

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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2015 RP 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 73.3%.

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 2015 RP, 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 2015 RP registered?

2015 RP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is 2015 RP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2015 RP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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