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A18 PGG

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,380 mi
Last recorded92,380 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 92,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 82,221 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 82,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 68,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,667 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,899 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 48,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,687 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,584 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 PGG is a 2012 BMW 520 in White 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 PGG, 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 A18 PGG registered?

A18 PGG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is A18 PGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 PGG 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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