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DRZ 5694

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,147 mi
Last recorded114,147 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5694
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 114,147 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 10 Apr 2025 104,163 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brbs both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear front sub frame bushes worn

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2024 96,802 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,085 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,084 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,565 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm badly worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm badly worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 53,864 miles

Front Tyres wearing on outer shoulders

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,533 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 41,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,934 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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DRZ 5694 is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DRZ 5694, 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 DRZ 5694 registered?

DRZ 5694 is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is DRZ 5694 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 5694 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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