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BD12 EFN

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,182 mi
Last recorded121,182 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 EFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 121,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,097 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 109,856 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 94,128 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,488 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,142 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 51,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 31,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,666 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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BD12 EFN 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 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 BD12 EFN, 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 BD12 EFN registered?

BD12 EFN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is BD12 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 EFN 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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