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ET62 ZDS

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,446 mi
Last recorded125,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET62 ZDS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 125,446 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 125,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly stretched (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 120,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Asymmetric/tyre fitted incorrect (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre/worn on edge

Pass 26 Jun 2023 112,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 106,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 101,318 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 86,194 miles

n/s front alloy wheel damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 38,502 miles

nsf alloy wheel damaged

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2016 22,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 13,601 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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ET62 ZDS is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ET62 ZDS, 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 ET62 ZDS?

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What year was ET62 ZDS registered?

ET62 ZDS is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is ET62 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET62 ZDS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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