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BJ12 XOP

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,766 mi
Last recorded75,766 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XOP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 75,766 miles

Offside Front Indicator works intermittently

Pass 7 Sep 2024 73,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,697 miles

Central Front BRAKE PADS WORN TO INDICATOR

Fail 18 Sep 2023 68,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front BRAKE PADS WORN TO INDICATOR

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,140 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 64,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 52,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,066 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 47,701 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,421 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,120 miles

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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BJ12 XOP is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

BJ12 XOP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is BJ12 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 XOP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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