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EF61 JUV

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,819 mi
Last recorded177,819 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 JUV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 177,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 164,153 miles

Central rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

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

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

run flat and non run flat tyres fitted on rear axel

Fail 4 Aug 2022 164,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central rear view mirror missing

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 150,384 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 150,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 140,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2020 140,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,282 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 130,282 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,402 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,408 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,580 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 84,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,513 miles

Offside Front dipped beam has a hint of blue

Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front dipped beam has a hint of blue

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 52,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EF61 JUV is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EF61 JUV, 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 EF61 JUV registered?

EF61 JUV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is EF61 JUV safe to buy?

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