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BJ12 TZN

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,542 mi
Last recorded210,542 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 210,542 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 194,863 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2023 176,663 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 176,062 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 163,345 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 132,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,678 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 97,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 79,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 73,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,878 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 43,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BJ12 TZN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ12 TZN, 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 TZN registered?

BJ12 TZN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 TZN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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