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BV12 WOJ

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,156 mi
Last recorded133,156 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WOJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 133,156 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2024 129,919 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On both sides - O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 124,250 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 120,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 114,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,238 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 91,769 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 83,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,834 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,354 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 62,421 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,274 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,989 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 50,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WOJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue 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 BV12 WOJ, 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 WOJ registered?

BV12 WOJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BV12 WOJ safe to buy?

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