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DU12 BKD

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,613 mi
Last recorded142,613 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 142,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 142,371 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2025 135,941 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 135,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2021 102,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020
Pass 23 Feb 2019 83,266 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 53,198 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,073 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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DU12 BKD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 DU12 BKD, 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 DU12 BKD registered?

DU12 BKD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DU12 BKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 BKD 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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