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EU12 NKW

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,497 mi
Last recorded170,497 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 NKW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 170,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 166,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 166,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 161,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 156,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 151,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 147,322 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 143,449 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer tread

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 138,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 204,516 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean

Fail 11 Apr 2018 204,510 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean

Fail 9 Apr 2018 204,318 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking air

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EU12 NKW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EU12 NKW, 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.

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EU12 NKW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is EU12 NKW safe to buy?

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