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BV62 EFC

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

220,224 mi
Last recorded220,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 220,224 miles

Central Rear Upper differential bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 212,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 207,750 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 202,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 188,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 166,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 144,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 144,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED repeater on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 137,110 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,298 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge - not a primary groove

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall - no ply/cord visible

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,848 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,322 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2015 46,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EFC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV62 EFC, 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

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What year was BV62 EFC registered?

BV62 EFC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is BV62 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 EFC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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