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BT62 UED

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,145 mi
Last recorded120,145 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 UED
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 120,145 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 105,023 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 105,023 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 91,541 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 79,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,836 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 79,277 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,605 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 62,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,516 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,531 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,492 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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BT62 UED is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT62 UED, 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 BT62 UED registered?

BT62 UED is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BT62 UED safe to buy?

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