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AD12 AOZ

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,722 mi
Last recorded180,722 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 AOZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 180,722 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 164,733 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 164,720 miles

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 147,978 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 147,976 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 133,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 120,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,527 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated air spring starting seperate (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,720 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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AD12 AOZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD12 AOZ, 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 AD12 AOZ registered?

AD12 AOZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is AD12 AOZ safe to buy?

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