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ERZ 2186

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,099 mi
Last recorded110,099 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 2186
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,439 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 104,380 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,947 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 97,947 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,329 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,240 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside front and rear road wheels have had repairs to fractures

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 80,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also has cuts which have been glued (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside front and rear road wheels have had repairs to fractures

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,455 miles

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

play on o/s steering rack. ( on limit )

Fail 23 Nov 2018 64,435 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,453 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ERZ 2186 is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ERZ 2186, 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 ERZ 2186?

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What year was ERZ 2186 registered?

ERZ 2186 is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is ERZ 2186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERZ 2186 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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