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DP12 CXY

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,534 mi
Last recorded158,534 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 CXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 158,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 158,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 151,685 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 143,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 138,644 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF & NSR SHOCK MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 133,239 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low in areas

Pass 30 Nov 2020 125,994 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 114,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 102,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 102,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,231 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged o/s and n/s (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,778 miles

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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DP12 CXY 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 84.6%.

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 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 DP12 CXY, 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 DP12 CXY registered?

DP12 CXY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is DP12 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP12 CXY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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