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BE11 LUL

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,992 mi
Last recorded210,992 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE11 LUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 210,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 205,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 190,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 179,568 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 179,516 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 168,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 163,584 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 156,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 137,881 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,852 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 114,850 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 93,025 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 69,819 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 69,819 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,924 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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BE11 LUL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BE11 LUL, 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 BE11 LUL registered?

BE11 LUL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BE11 LUL safe to buy?

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