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DF61 LCZ

2012 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,815 mi
Last recorded158,815 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 LCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 158,815 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 152,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 143,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 135,432 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 135,421 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative nearside/offside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,561 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 129,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,785 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 122,046 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 122,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 116,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,723 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,068 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 104,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 104,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,579 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 12 Mar 2016 96,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,421 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF61 LCZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF61 LCZ, 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 DF61 LCZ registered?

DF61 LCZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is DF61 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 LCZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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