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DL12 JNK

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,326 mi
Last recorded89,326 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 JNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,326 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,932 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,591 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,894 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 54,105 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 54,105 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,267 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Offside Front jacking block missing

Pass 21 Nov 2017 38,936 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 30,139 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,235 miles

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DL12 JNK is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

DL12 JNK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DL12 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 JNK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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