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BV62 EBC

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EBC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 139,158 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Advise early replacement of brake pad wear sensor on inner brake pad

Pass 5 Aug 2024 124,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 119,611 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 119,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 113,367 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,643 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 82,641 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,678 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 42,234 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 42,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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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BV62 EBC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BV62 EBC, 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 BV62 EBC registered?

BV62 EBC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BV62 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 EBC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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