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AF12 HSU

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,623 mi
Last recorded110,623 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,623 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp temporary (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 110,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn N/S/F ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn O/S/F lower ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp temporary (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,615 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 56,748 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low shoulders (on 2-3mil measured tread + cuts in treaded area replacement recommended

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre bald on inner shoulder replacement recommended ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread is low 225/55x17 Run-flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,432 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,472 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

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 HSU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

AF12 HSU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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