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DN12 OTR

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 OTR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 131,994 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake warning light on

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 125,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 112,023 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 103,423 miles

Offside Front Outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Front door damaged not jagged

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2019 103,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Front door damaged not jagged

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,116 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 81,211 miles

Engine appears to have a misfire

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,390 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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DN12 OTR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN12 OTR, 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 DN12 OTR registered?

DN12 OTR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DN12 OTR safe to buy?

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