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DY12 LWG

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,216 mi
Last recorded187,216 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 187,216 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 174,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 162,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 150,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 134,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,028 miles

under tray fitting

Fail 9 Jan 2021 126,026 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitting

Pass 6 Jul 2019 111,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,842 miles

Nearside Front nail in centre of tyre tread

Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,003 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 60,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 51,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 46,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 44,088 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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DY12 LWG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY12 LWG, 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

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What year was DY12 LWG registered?

DY12 LWG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is DY12 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 LWG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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