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AD12 DCF

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,501 mi
Last recorded189,501 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 189,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 168,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 152,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 141,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 136,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,209 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 17 Jul 2018 114,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,819 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,621 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,158 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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AD12 DCF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AD12 DCF, 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 AD12 DCF registered?

AD12 DCF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is AD12 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DCF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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