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BK12 SBV

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,450 mi
Last recorded184,450 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 184,450 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 184,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 165,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 160,075 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 4 Mar 2021 160,075 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 154,510 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,378 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 127,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,971 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres low tread 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,478 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 SBV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 SBV registered?

BK12 SBV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is BK12 SBV safe to buy?

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