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DXZ 4859

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,019 mi
Last recorded188,019 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 4859
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 188,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 162,784 miles

Brake pad wear warning light stays on but all pads are in good order

Fail 14 Oct 2019 162,784 miles

Brake pad wear warning light stays on but all pads are in good order

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 129,720 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 129,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,057 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,853 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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DXZ 4859 is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXZ 4859, 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 DXZ 4859?

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What year was DXZ 4859 registered?

DXZ 4859 is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is DXZ 4859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 4859 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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