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DL12 KPP

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,526 mi
Last recorded106,526 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 106,526 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Fail 5 May 2026 106,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both headlamps cloudy/water

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 99,847 miles

Both headlamps cloudy/water

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 99,847 miles

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

Both headlamps cloudy/water

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 90,939 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 90,939 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working Turns off and on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Turns off and on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 90,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,229 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 275 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 69,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 62,832 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 54,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45R18 Continental (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40R18 Continental (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45R18 Continental (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40R18 Continental (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,746 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,682 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 35,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KPP is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KPP, 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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DL12 KPP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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