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DY12 NKL

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,945 mi
Last recorded128,945 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 128,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamp misty both sides

Fail 21 Nov 2025 128,943 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamp misty both sides

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,461 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 120,461 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2023 110,727 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 102,442 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 102,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,674 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers,heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm /2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2017 54,624 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm /2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,194 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 NKL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DY12 NKL, 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 DY12 NKL registered?

DY12 NKL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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