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2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,675 mi
Last recorded181,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 181,675 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diferintial seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 168,813 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 158,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 146,569 miles

Nearside Front foglight not working( broken)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 146,568 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to levelling device n/w (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended possibly needs cleaning (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall cut on bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foglight not working( broken)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 118,121 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 118,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 93,057 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 93,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 81,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 62,911 miles

Emissions not detected

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

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

Unable too check aim originally

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 62,911 miles

Emissions not detected

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Unable too check aim originally

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 45,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OOB is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD12 OOB, 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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BD12 OOB is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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