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DL12 FLM

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,348 mi
Last recorded165,348 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 FLM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 165,348 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear minor oil leak from differential

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 159,881 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 159,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 155,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,291 miles

underside body covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 138,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

general under body and suspension corrosion

headlamp aim on minimum setting

Pass 23 Feb 2021 126,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 22 Feb 2021 126,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Feb 2020 110,703 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 77,867 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre nailed on outer shoulder - 225/55 R17 97Y run flat

fitted child seat not correctly secured

Pass 5 May 2016 64,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,073 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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DL12 FLM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL12 FLM, 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 DL12 FLM registered?

DL12 FLM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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