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BV62 TVU

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,341 mi
Last recorded186,341 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 TVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 186,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear differential has slight leak

Pass 29 Mar 2025 175,999 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 167,314 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 157,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 147,991 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 147,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 138,977 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 130,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 124,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 115,166 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 114,890 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre low 3mm

o/s rear tyre low 3mm

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 TVU 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 85.7%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

BV62 TVU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is BV62 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 TVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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