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E12 DWM

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,294 mi
Last recorded108,294 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 DWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 108,294 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,419 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,209 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 84,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,531 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,506 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 36,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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E12 DWM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E12 DWM, 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 E12 DWM?

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What year was E12 DWM registered?

E12 DWM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is E12 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 DWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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