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C23 XON

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,219 mi
Last recorded213,219 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 XON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 213,219 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 203,010 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 203,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 192,223 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 192,041 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 182,113 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 169,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 153,212 miles

Nearside Rear accident damage to bumper

Fail 2 Jan 2019 153,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer, rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer, rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear accident damage to bumper

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 137,227 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 6 Jan 2017 118,073 miles

Full inspection of under bonnet and under vehicle components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,682 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged very small crack on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,991 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer 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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C23 XON is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XON, 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 C23 XON registered?

C23 XON is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is C23 XON safe to buy?

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