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DA51 PEG

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

168,199 mi
Last recorded168,199 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 PEG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 168,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 153,743 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side and near side

Fail 21 Jul 2025 153,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side and near side

Pass 18 Feb 2025 140,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 127,417 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 127,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides [rear ones] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 136,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 115,532 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 115,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 124,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 104,779 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 113,258 miles

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))

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,792 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Rear Both shocker sleeves and bump stops insecure

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification nearside arm fitted to offside (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Offside arm fitted to nearside (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Rear Both shocker sleeves and bump stops insecure

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,749 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover starting to split.

Slight dampness around o/s/f shockabsorber.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,215 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 93,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 100,743 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,466 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall has cut /tear.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,937 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall has cut /tear.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,342 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2015 58,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,005 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DA51 PEG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 DA51 PEG, 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 DA51 PEG registered?

DA51 PEG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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