CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA12 EOF

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,231 mi
Last recorded157,231 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EOF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 157,231 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 146,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,922 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 126,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,817 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,554 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre wearing outer edge of tread

Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb fitted under P.R.S (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre wearing outer edge of tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid topped up under P.R.S (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre wearing badly on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing badly inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing badly inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 52,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre wearing badly on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing badly inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam corrected under P.R.S (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing badly inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA12 EOF is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EOF, 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

How do I check the history of DA12 EOF?

You can check the full history of DA12 EOF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA12 EOF registered?

DA12 EOF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DA12 EOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 EOF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA12 EOF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA12 EOF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.