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C21 LWS

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,755 mi
Last recorded69,755 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 LWS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 69,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2024 61,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 52,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,171 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,772 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,258 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,960 miles

Front tyres worn low outer edges

Rear tyres worn close to the limit

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 8 Dec 2015 21,995 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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C21 LWS is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C21 LWS, 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

How do I check the history of C21 LWS?

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What year was C21 LWS registered?

C21 LWS is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is C21 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 LWS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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