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EG12 XKS

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,581 mi
Last recorded114,581 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XKS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 108,035 miles

Nearside Front ADVISE: ns/f day time running light not working

Fail 10 Jun 2025 108,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/f lower middle suspension arm bush worn/ perished excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working ns/f side light (angle eyes) not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f lower middle suspension arm bush worn/ perished excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ns/r inner edge of tyre cords exposed (275/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: both rear differential bushes worn/ split

Nearside Front ADVISE: ns/f day time running light not working

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: inner pad close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r tyre is worn low/ inner edge worn (275/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 106,057 miles

Central Front Headlight came on after tapping it during test

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 106,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 98,688 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,678 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 90,619 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,772 miles

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2022 81,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,090 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,787 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 69,787 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,746 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 62,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,112 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,318 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 39,750 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EG12 XKS is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EG12 XKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG12 XKS registered?

EG12 XKS is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is EG12 XKS safe to buy?

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