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EY62 DJO

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,024 mi
Last recorded100,024 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 DJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 100,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,209 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,893 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 64,242 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,749 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,125 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 50,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged ( Inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ( inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 45,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 42,776 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 39,315 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 36,456 miles

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 9 May 2016 28,565 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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EY62 DJO 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 EY62 DJO, 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 EY62 DJO registered?

EY62 DJO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is EY62 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY62 DJO 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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