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DV12 GWL

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,494 mi
Last recorded123,494 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,494 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 123,447 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 123,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 143,511 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,274 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,961 miles

engine covers & undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,788 miles

Undershields & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,705 miles

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
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DV12 GWL is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

DV12 GWL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DV12 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 GWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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