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EO12 RZK

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,402 mi
Last recorded192,402 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 RZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 192,402 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 185,804 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 185,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 176,058 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2022 165,395 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 157,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 156,770 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 137,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 117,860 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit really on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit really on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,821 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,295 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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EO12 RZK is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO12 RZK, 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 EO12 RZK registered?

EO12 RZK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EO12 RZK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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