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DV12 MYN

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,856 mi
Last recorded102,856 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 102,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,649 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 96,648 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,753 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 80,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,865 miles

Central Rear Diff bushes slightly perished

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle/outer sill cover fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2022 76,864 miles

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

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

Central Rear Diff bushes slightly perished

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle/outer sill cover fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,374 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside inner bushes slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,282 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,668 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 MYN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 DV12 MYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV12 MYN?

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What year was DV12 MYN registered?

DV12 MYN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is DV12 MYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 MYN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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