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DA53 ZZS

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,793 mi
Last recorded136,793 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZZS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 136,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2025 129,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 121,866 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 115,027 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 112,557 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,961 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x seats

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2020 101,032 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 101,032 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,618 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,140 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

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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DA53 ZZS is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA53 ZZS, 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 DA53 ZZS registered?

DA53 ZZS is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DA53 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 ZZS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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