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DN12 WBO

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,887 mi
Last recorded99,887 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 WBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,472 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,106 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 81,065 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

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 WBO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DN12 WBO, 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

How do I check the history of DN12 WBO?

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What year was DN12 WBO registered?

DN12 WBO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DN12 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 WBO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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