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DA11 DYA

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,014 mi
Last recorded184,014 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 DYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 184,014 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 184,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 148,310 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 141,655 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 132,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,960 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 11,045 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 110,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,602 miles

nearside front windscreen wiper blade rubber started to split.

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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DA11 DYA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA11 DYA, 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 DA11 DYA registered?

DA11 DYA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is DA11 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA11 DYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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