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DY62 NEU

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,817 mi
Last recorded87,817 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 NEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,817 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 86,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,833 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 84,832 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,543 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 69,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,870 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,332 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 55,332 miles

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2019 51,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted, obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,690 miles

Lower undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 44,301 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,972 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 34,902 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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DY62 NEU is a 2012 BMW 520 in White 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 DY62 NEU, 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 DY62 NEU registered?

DY62 NEU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is DY62 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 NEU 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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