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DA12 EKV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,729 mi
Last recorded52,729 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EKV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 52,729 miles

Nearside Front water in the lamp

Pass 3 Dec 2024 49,273 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 44,981 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 44,939 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 41,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,665 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 38,663 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 34,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 28,234 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,176 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,621 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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DA12 EKV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 DA12 EKV, 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

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What year was DA12 EKV registered?

DA12 EKV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is DA12 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 EKV 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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