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EN12 VAU

2012 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,631 mi
Last recorded94,631 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 VAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,631 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,938 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 81,938 miles

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))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 67,555 miles

Central can not check brake pip under tray over top

Nearside Rear baby seat in rear did not check belt

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,637 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 49,626 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 49,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,828 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 44,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,619 miles

245/45/18 both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check

Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,876 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 19,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

245/40/18 both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges .Offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

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 VAU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN12 VAU, 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

How do I check the history of EN12 VAU?

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What year was EN12 VAU registered?

EN12 VAU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is EN12 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 VAU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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