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BJ61 ZFK

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,812 mi
Last recorded208,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZFK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 208,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 208,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 204,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 172,018 miles

both front shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

front bumper damaged

n/s/f lower suspension arm (forward) worn and bushes split

n/s/f lower suspension arm (rearward) worn and bushes split

n/s/r Tail-Lamp damaged / cracked

o/s/f lower suspension arm (forward) worn and bushes split

Fail 20 Jan 2022 172,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Both rear brake discs corroded / scored and worn

Excessive engine oil leak present

TPMS warning lamp staying on

both front brake discs corroded / scored and pitted

both front shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

front and rear brake pads sets wearing unevenly and low

n/s/f lower suspension arm (forward) worn and bushes split

n/s/f lower suspension arm (rearward) worn and bushes split

n/s/r Tail-Lamp damaged / cracked

o/s/f lower suspension arm (forward) worn and bushes split

Pass 23 Dec 2020 148,560 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 148,551 miles

Central Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 128,518 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 128,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 105,771 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2018 105,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 52,094 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,864 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,578 miles

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

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

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

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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BJ61 ZFK is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ61 ZFK, 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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BJ61 ZFK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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