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AF12 HRZ

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,397 mi
Last recorded193,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 193,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 193,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washer jets (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 188,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lowest suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lowest suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 188,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lowest suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lowest suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 185,435 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 183,294 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 180,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 177,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 168,361 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 158,602 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,895 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 143,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 133,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 122,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,840 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,189 miles

large crack at bottem of screen

Fail 8 Apr 2015 89,188 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

large crack at bottem of screen

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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AF12 HRZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF12 HRZ, 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 AF12 HRZ registered?

AF12 HRZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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