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BV62 EDJ

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,486 mi
Last recorded154,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EDJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 154,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 149,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,879 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 138,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 129,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,316 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,284 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 91,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2017 74,283 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve lightly perished.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 65,331 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,819 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 54,819 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,120 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 54,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EDJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV62 EDJ, 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 EDJ registered?

BV62 EDJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BV62 EDJ safe to buy?

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