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A18 KRX

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,889 mi
Last recorded111,889 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 111,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.8mm (minimum limit 1.6mm) worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 93,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 93,094 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,417 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,984 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr + osr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 69,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nsf+osf (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr + osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,715 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side rear 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,587 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,412 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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A18 KRX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A18 KRX, 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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What year was A18 KRX registered?

A18 KRX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is A18 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 KRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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