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EJ12 NAO

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,809 mi
Last recorded118,809 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 NAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 118,809 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 118,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2026 114,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 103,738 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,649 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 88,625 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working water in unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 82,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,837 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 66,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 64,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,006 miles

x2 rear tyres worn low 225-55-17

Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,827 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 46,826 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 39,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,673 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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EJ12 NAO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ12 NAO, 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 EJ12 NAO registered?

EJ12 NAO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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