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BK12 NAE

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,323 mi
Last recorded119,323 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,323 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 119,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 116,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,116 miles

rear axle diff bush split

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,129 miles

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 NAE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK12 NAE, 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 NAE registered?

BK12 NAE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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