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L28 JJF

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

133,776 mi
Last recorded133,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 JJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 133,776 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2025 126,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 160,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 152,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 121,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 117,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,033 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 107,179 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 134,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 134,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,220 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn outer tread

advise nearside rear drop link worn

Pass 25 Sep 2021 117,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 27 Nov 2019 104,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 104,305 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,508 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2017 54,415 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,562 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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L28 JJF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 L28 JJF, 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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L28 JJF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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