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A1 MDF

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,518 mi
Last recorded123,518 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MDF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 123,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 115,356 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2025 115,356 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 105,947 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 105,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,171 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 95,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,175 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate loose at top mount

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose at top mount

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,753 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 59,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front poor condition corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wiper blades slight smear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn advise with pad change , pads 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,182 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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A1 MDF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 A1 MDF, 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 A1 MDF registered?

A1 MDF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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