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DF12 MVM

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,833 mi
Last recorded153,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 MVM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 153,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 153,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 136,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 134,035 miles

front pads wearing low-n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Aug 2021 130,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,222 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 111,189 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,607 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MVM is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DF12 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

DF12 MVM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is DF12 MVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 MVM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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