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B4 UKR

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,896 mi
Last recorded221,896 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 UKR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 221,896 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 216,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 211,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 202,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 193,392 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 182,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 163,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 145,515 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 3 Nov 2017 129,140 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 109,201 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,488 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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B4 UKR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B4 UKR, 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 B4 UKR registered?

B4 UKR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is B4 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 UKR shows 12 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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