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DF12 KNM

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,553 mi
Last recorded118,553 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KNM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 118,553 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tail Lamp Unit Cracked/Damaged, But Still Operative And Functioning

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 118,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tail Lamp Unit Cracked/Damaged, But Still Operative And Functioning

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Mar 2025 113,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,803 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP INTENSITY SLIGHTLY REDUCED

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both FRONT HEADLAMP WASHERS INACTIVE

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,717 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 100,716 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,477 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 99,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 22psi~!! (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,449 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 91,449 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords pair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 86,541 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 86,540 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,508 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2019 80,508 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted

Air springs not working

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,744 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,186 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 54,186 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,759 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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DF12 KNM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DF12 KNM, 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 DF12 KNM registered?

DF12 KNM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 KNM safe to buy?

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