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EN61 KXG

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

184,389 mi
Last recorded184,389 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 KXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 184,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 181,816 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2024 178,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 177,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 162,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 155,521 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 155,517 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 140,411 miles

Emissions too clean for smoke tester

Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

emissions too clean for smoke tester

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,902 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,019 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,939 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,182 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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EN61 KXG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EN61 KXG, 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 EN61 KXG registered?

EN61 KXG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is EN61 KXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN61 KXG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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