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BP62 TFY

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,652 mi
Last recorded153,652 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP62 TFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 153,652 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 153,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 138,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 122,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 122,128 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside and nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,145 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,732 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,735 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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BP62 TFY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BP62 TFY, 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 BP62 TFY registered?

BP62 TFY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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