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ED58 MUR

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,900 mi
Last recorded135,900 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED58 MUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 135,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 129,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 122,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2022 115,501 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 110,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Oct 2021 110,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,688 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2019 104,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2017 90,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,026 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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ED58 MUR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black 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 ED58 MUR, 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 ED58 MUR registered?

ED58 MUR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is ED58 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED58 MUR 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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