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DV12 VUL

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,537 mi
Last recorded161,537 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 161,537 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 125,480 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,419 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 112,404 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,364 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 102,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre o/s and n/s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,127 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,074 miles

wear inner / outer edge of n/side front tyre

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 VUL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

DV12 VUL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is DV12 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 VUL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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