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BF62 ZYN

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,771 mi
Last recorded188,771 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 ZYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 188,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 174,147 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 152,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 132,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,350 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn outer shape inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2021 108,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn outer shape inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,182 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tread ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 37,391 miles

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

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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BF62 ZYN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF62 ZYN, 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 BF62 ZYN registered?

BF62 ZYN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BF62 ZYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 ZYN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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