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E12 RHM

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 RHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 130,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 125,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 121,364 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,324 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 116,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,921 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 101,052 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOT FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOT FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 86,978 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,322 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 55,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front discs badly lipped

rear discs excessively corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,456 miles

front and rear discs corroded

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 RHM is a 2013 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 2013 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 83,406 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 E12 RHM, 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 13 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 E12 RHM registered?

E12 RHM is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is E12 RHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 RHM 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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