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BV12 XDM

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,050 mi
Last recorded79,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XDM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 79,050 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 74,964 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 64,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,867 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 51,478 miles

REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 12 May 2021 51,473 miles

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

REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,849 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 41,768 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 34,818 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 34,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,903 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 XDM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black 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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

BV12 XDM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is BV12 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 XDM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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