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DV62 USY

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,688 mi
Last recorded148,688 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 USY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 148,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,175 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 128,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 117,052 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,606 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 109,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,234 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 91,233 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 79,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 68,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and centre /stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and centre /stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,436 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 42,436 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,673 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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DV62 USY is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV62 USY, 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 DV62 USY registered?

DV62 USY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is DV62 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 USY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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