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E5 DGG

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,261 mi
Last recorded151,261 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 151,261 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 139,570 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 139,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 128,809 miles

front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,626 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 14 Mar 2022 120,626 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 110,791 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 110,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 106,134 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin aprox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres 2.5-3 mm wearing lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres 2.5-3 mm wearing lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear brake discs inner face corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,798 miles

Differential rear mounting bush split

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,888 miles

front wiper baldes slightly smearing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 66,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on Outer Edge

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,239 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E5 DGG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 E5 DGG, 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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E5 DGG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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