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AD12 EDV

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,572 mi
Last recorded75,572 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 EDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,572 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,417 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 64,657 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 62,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018
Fail 25 Sep 2018 53,215 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 47,519 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,942 miles

ADVISE SMALL CUT TO N/S FRONT TYRE WALL

ADVISE SMALL CUT TO N/S FRONT TYRE WALL KERB BAND

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Aug 2015 42,365 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE SMALL CUT TO N/S FRONT TYRE WALL KERB BAND

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 EDV is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD12 EDV, 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 AD12 EDV registered?

AD12 EDV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is AD12 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 EDV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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