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BV62 XLD

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,788 mi
Last recorded149,788 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 149,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive [Differential] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,860 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 138,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 131,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 122,023 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,225 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,691 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 104,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,356 miles

engine emissions to clean to detect on test

Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,696 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,004 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2017 77,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,435 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2015 55,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 XLD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

BV62 XLD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BV62 XLD safe to buy?

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