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962 THU

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration962 THU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,188 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 135,179 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2025 77,551 miles

handbrake worn

Pass 31 Jul 2024 124,440 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 124,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,446 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 72,980 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,650 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 107,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,090 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 61,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,146 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 104,146 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,919 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays/body sill protectors fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,905 miles

lower covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 Oct 2016 93,277 miles

engine cover x number of under trays fitted / slight corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,732 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,775 miles

ENGINE X UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,135 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,769 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,071 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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962 THU is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 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 962 THU, 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 962 THU registered?

962 THU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is 962 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 962 THU shows 34 tests with a 85.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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