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BK12 HZM

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,647 mi
Last recorded184,647 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 184,647 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 184,647 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 172,283 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush where shock absorber connects (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 172,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush where shock absorber connects (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 167,062 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2022 158,617 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 158,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,921 miles

nearside rear brake back plate loose

offside front brake back plate loose

offside rear tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

Fail 12 Oct 2021 149,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake back plate loose

offside front brake back plate loose

offside rear tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,030 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 126,725 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 120,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 107,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,780 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor adrift

Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor adrift

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,920 miles

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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BK12 HZM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK12 HZM, 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 BK12 HZM registered?

BK12 HZM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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