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EK12 VSG

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,168 mi
Last recorded195,168 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VSG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 195,168 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 176,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 160,253 miles

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

Rear diff bushes worn/perished

Pass 27 Jul 2022 151,498 miles

Rear diff bushes worn/perished

Fail 26 Jul 2022 151,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff bushes worn/perished

Pass 24 Jul 2021 143,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 133,667 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 133,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 118,150 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 118,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,984 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 98,984 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,139 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,429 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 75,960 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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EK12 VSG is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK12 VSG, 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 EK12 VSG registered?

EK12 VSG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is EK12 VSG safe to buy?

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