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BN12 HHZ

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,002 mi
Last recorded146,002 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 146,002 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 145,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,794 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2024 133,645 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 123,380 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 112,162 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 112,113 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,329 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 101,329 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wire fowling wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,890 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,818 miles

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

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 85,470 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 85,436 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 85,255 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,129 miles

Dipstick not accessible

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - severely worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,917 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing and rear - both sides (all four missing) (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Dipstick not accessible

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - severely worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,307 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine running badly

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,546 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)

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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BN12 HHZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BN12 HHZ, 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 BN12 HHZ registered?

BN12 HHZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is BN12 HHZ safe to buy?

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