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C4 WPA

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,712 mi
Last recorded132,712 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 WPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 132,712 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 128,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 123,884 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 123,879 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 119,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 114,073 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 109,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 107,331 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 102,390 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 102,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 95,198 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 95,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 87,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 79,321 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 79,321 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 72,397 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 72,397 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,426 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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C4 WPA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C4 WPA, 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 C4 WPA registered?

C4 WPA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is C4 WPA safe to buy?

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