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AF12 HSK

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,066 mi
Last recorded136,066 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HSK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 136,066 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 May 2025 125,906 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear diff bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 6 Apr 2024 110,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,460 miles

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2021 83,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,303 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,825 miles

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

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 HSK is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF12 HSK, 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 HSK registered?

AF12 HSK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 HSK safe to buy?

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