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AA12 MON

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,741 mi
Last recorded216,741 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA12 MON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 216,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 216,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 198,773 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 198,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front EML was on for a while during test

Front Headlamp adjuster malfunction message appeared.Worked on test

Pass 16 Jun 2023 182,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 166,100 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 166,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2754018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,617 miles

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

tape stuck in center of both number plates, not likely to be misread

Fail 9 Nov 2020 140,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tape stuck in center of both number plates, not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Oct 2019 128,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,625 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/rf17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,835 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 65,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,803 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AA12 MON is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AA12 MON, 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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AA12 MON is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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