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BJ12 ONP

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,987 mi
Last recorded137,987 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ONP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 137,987 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 132,856 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 126,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 119,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,262 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 97,600 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 77,578 miles

Front wipers smearing

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 54,776 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 54,734 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2017 29,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,886 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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BJ12 ONP is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BJ12 ONP, 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 BJ12 ONP registered?

BJ12 ONP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is BJ12 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 ONP 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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