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BJ12 VLO

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,390 mi
Last recorded138,390 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VLO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 138,390 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 138,390 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 135,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 130,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 127,723 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55 r17 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 127,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55 r17 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2021 124,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 124,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 114,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,709 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 102,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shoker goes through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint shocker goes through (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint shocker goes through (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 91,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/ 55 rf17 97y bridgestone (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint shocker goes through (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint shocker goes through (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,652 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 52,742 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VLO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLO, 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 BJ12 VLO registered?

BJ12 VLO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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