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BV12 XJL

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

338,595 mi
Last recorded338,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XJL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 338,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 335,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 331,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 326,877 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 8 Jan 2022 322,356 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 319,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 287,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Fail 20 Nov 2019 287,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Pass 24 Aug 2018 216,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 154,241 miles

Offside Rear tire has damage to the inside of the tread

Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,450 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 124,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,825 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XJL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV12 XJL, 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

How do I check the history of BV12 XJL?

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What year was BV12 XJL registered?

BV12 XJL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is BV12 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 XJL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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