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BD12 PDZ

2012 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,661 mi
Last recorded79,661 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 PDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 79,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 70,883 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 68,044 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 64,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 62,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,985 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 26,615 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 26,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 PDZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PDZ, 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 BD12 PDZ registered?

BD12 PDZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BD12 PDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 PDZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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