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A6 WAK

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,924 mi
Last recorded132,924 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 WAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 123,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 115,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 105,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 105,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,946 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,633 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,787 miles

rear brake pads worn to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,551 miles

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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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A6 WAK is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A6 WAK, 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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A6 WAK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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