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C23 LVE

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,462 mi
Last recorded167,462 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 LVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 167,462 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 167,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 153,476 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 153,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Looks like headlight out to change bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 137,102 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 137,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 123,591 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 121,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 112,998 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 112,998 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 104,702 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2019 92,770 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2019 92,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,146 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 55,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked In two places (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,857 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 19 Aug 2014 27,814 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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C23 LVE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C23 LVE, 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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C23 LVE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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