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B11 RWM

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,683 mi
Last recorded178,683 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 RWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 178,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 164,894 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 164,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 151,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 140,658 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,389 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 121,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 121,366 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lift in both front bottom rear ball joints

Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 111,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

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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B11 RWM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B11 RWM, 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 B11 RWM registered?

B11 RWM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is B11 RWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 RWM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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