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DV12 UTO

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,485 mi
Last recorded174,485 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 174,485 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 174,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 166,611 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 161,630 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 146,117 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 135,905 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 126,478 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Nearside Rear Inner Secondary position light flickering

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,041 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,435 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,514 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 UTO is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

DV12 UTO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DV12 UTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 UTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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