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DV12 FBE

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,399 mi
Last recorded131,399 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 FBE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 131,399 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Jan 2022 125,120 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2022 125,120 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 118,667 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2019 114,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,046 miles

Diff mounting bushes cracked

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread area ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,422 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake fluid service overdue

full service overdue

Pass 3 Aug 2016 106,188 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,639 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,639 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DV12 FBE is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV12 FBE, 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 DV12 FBE registered?

DV12 FBE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DV12 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 FBE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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