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BV12 WLN

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,020 mi
Last recorded109,020 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 99,553 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,316 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 92,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,823 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,058 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 82,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,464 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 67,830 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 51,966 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,454 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 WLN is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLN, 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 BV12 WLN registered?

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

Is BV12 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 WLN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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