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DS61 WPF

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 WPF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,223 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,980 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,236 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 82,235 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 76,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 69,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,200 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 63,199 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 38,082 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 29,147 miles

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

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

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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DS61 WPF 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 78.6%.

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 DS61 WPF, 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 DS61 WPF registered?

DS61 WPF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is DS61 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 WPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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