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BV62 JDX

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,891 mi
Last recorded115,891 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 JDX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 115,891 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2025 115,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 111,700 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes splitting suspension arms closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

under covers fitted restricting view of components

Fail 24 Jan 2025 111,617 miles

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arms suspension arms closet to rear of vehicle shock bush mounted to arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes splitting suspension arms closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

under covers fitted restricting view of components

Pass 1 Dec 2023 103,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake disc worn and lipped not weakened

Fail 30 Nov 2023 103,683 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working ring lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake disc worn and lipped not weakened

Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,444 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,195 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,780 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration black ... injector (8.2.1.2 (g))

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 13 Sep 2019 75,414 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 75,414 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,957 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,858 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,273 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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BV62 JDX is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

BV62 JDX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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