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A8 TBV

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,981 mi
Last recorded164,981 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 164,981 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2025 155,966 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2024 145,222 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2023 137,837 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2022 131,861 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,640 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2020 118,601 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 116,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 109,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,357 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,357 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,141 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 91,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 77,159 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A8 TBV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A8 TBV, 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 A8 TBV registered?

A8 TBV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is A8 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 TBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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