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ET12 NTX

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,231 mi
Last recorded76,231 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 NTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 76,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 62,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre walls slightly damaged = possibly from running low pressure . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 48,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 42,755 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner shoulders close to bald goodyear run flat 275 35 19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 32,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 31,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,874 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 25,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,965 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 23,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 20,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,305 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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ET12 NTX 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 ET12 NTX, 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 ET12 NTX registered?

ET12 NTX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 NTX 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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