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E5 URN

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,599 mi
Last recorded128,599 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 116,932 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 104,482 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 104,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp

Pass 14 Aug 2022 90,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,435 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 83,434 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2020 69,254 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 66,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,691 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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E5 URN 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 84.6%.

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 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 E5 URN, 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 E5 URN registered?

E5 URN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is E5 URN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 URN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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