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EN12 OXG

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,606 mi
Last recorded140,606 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 OXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 140,606 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2024 128,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 117,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 106,255 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 106,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 96,769 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,316 miles

emissions not tested - not picked up

Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,475 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn/starting too lip

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,541 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,561 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 45,564 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,564 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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EN12 OXG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EN12 OXG, 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 EN12 OXG registered?

EN12 OXG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is EN12 OXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 OXG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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