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DU12 UST

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,104 mi
Last recorded172,104 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UST
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 172,104 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2025 172,104 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2024 160,207 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe swollen

Pass 5 Oct 2023 154,198 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 144,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,911 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,419 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 74,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,884 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 33,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,433 miles

NSF tyre some outer wear to tread.

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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DU12 UST is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver 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 DU12 UST, 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 UST registered?

DU12 UST is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 UST 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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