CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU02 TRU

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

209,449 mi
Last recorded209,449 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 TRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 209,449 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 140,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 191,060 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 191,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 127,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 176,015 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 176,015 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 114,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 163,296 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,214 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc rubbing dust cover

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential mount bushes deteriorated.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (over axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 135,543 miles

Rear Differential mount bushes cracking / deteriorated

Rear Differential slight leak

Fail 11 Mar 2020 135,479 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone b cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm. rear arm ball joint lift and play with bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm. rear arm ball joint lift and play with bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet second latch and cables stiff (3.1 (c))

Offside Front dipped beam slightly dim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low. can not see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,447 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,589 miles

rear brakes worn

tyres worn

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,688 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,069 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,586 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

nail in the o/s front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU02 TRU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 DU02 TRU, 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 DU02 TRU?

You can check the full history of DU02 TRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU02 TRU registered?

DU02 TRU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is DU02 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 TRU shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU02 TRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU02 TRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.