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DU12 WOM

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,339 mi
Last recorded154,339 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 WOM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 154,339 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 154,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 May 2025 145,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 145,487 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 133,314 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arms o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 120,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,682 miles

Front washers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2020 95,870 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 95,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,081 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 WOM is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOM, 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 WOM registered?

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

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