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DL12 EYA

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 EYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,956 miles

both front tyres minor wear on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,234 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 76,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 73,194 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 13 Mar 2023 68,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm minimum limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 61,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm minimum limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,261 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 55,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,280 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,237 miles

Under-trays & covers fitted obscuring some under-body components

Uneven front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,461 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,608 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 26,607 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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DL12 EYA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL12 EYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL12 EYA registered?

DL12 EYA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DL12 EYA safe to buy?

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