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C12 WDN

2021 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,127 mi
Last recorded83,127 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 WDN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 83,127 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 106,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 100,403 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 89,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 75,707 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 69,243 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 62,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face poor/rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very poor/rust (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads nearside rear caliper sticking (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface rust to all discs

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C12 WDN is a 2021 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C12 WDN, 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 5 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C12 WDN registered?

C12 WDN is a 2021 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2021.

Is C12 WDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 WDN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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