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DV12 MXM

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,542 mi
Last recorded202,542 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 202,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 189,114 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 189,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 181,472 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2019 167,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 153,786 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear bumper cross member cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 139,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,432 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front and rear wiper blades, smearing screen.

Rear brake discs, corroded.

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 MXM is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DV12 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

DV12 MXM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DV12 MXM safe to buy?

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