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AD52 URD

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,493 mi
Last recorded137,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 URD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 137,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 133,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 128,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 128,273 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 120,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 111,335 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,432 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 95,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,208 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 97Y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 97Y (4.1.E.1)

engine emissions too clean for smoke test

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,270 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD52 URD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD52 URD, 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

How do I check the history of AD52 URD?

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What year was AD52 URD registered?

AD52 URD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is AD52 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 URD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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