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BV12 HBE

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,416 mi
Last recorded101,416 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HBE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 101,416 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 91,090 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 86,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,931 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 56,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,195 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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BV12 HBE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BV12 HBE, 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 BV12 HBE registered?

BV12 HBE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 HBE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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