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F9 DVD

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,558 mi
Last recorded219,558 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 DVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 219,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 214,130 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 214,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 205,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 196,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 196,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 187,329 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 177,660 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 171,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 161,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 151,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,667 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 140,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 130,805 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 130,804 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed pad sensor wiring (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure pad sensor wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle pad sensor wiring (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 119,956 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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F9 DVD is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F9 DVD, 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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F9 DVD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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