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DV12 MXX

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 MXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (rearmost) ball joint has slight play. Chalked for reference. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (rearmost) ball joint has slight play. Chalked for reference. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 98,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (rearmost) ball joint has slight play. Chalked for reference. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (rearmost) ball joint has slight play. Chalked for reference. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,146 miles

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,092 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,090 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,041 miles

keep check on rear tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,719 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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DV12 MXX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXX, 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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DV12 MXX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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