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E16 TAD

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,063 mi
Last recorded141,063 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 TAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 141,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 134,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 134,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 126,858 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,848 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 104,482 miles

Front under trays fitted

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 104,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil on minimum

Prior to starting the MOT test front and rear registration plates did not conform to the specified requirements plates swapped in car park before test

Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 245/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

breather pipe split

Pass 18 May 2019 86,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 78,942 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 63,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 511,120 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 51,120 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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E16 TAD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E16 TAD, 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 E16 TAD registered?

E16 TAD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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