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AF12 HSX

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,910 mi
Last recorded151,910 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 151,910 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 151,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 143,703 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 134,164 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 125,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,902 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (2mm)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,816 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre has cuts in tread pattern.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HSX is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HSX, 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 AF12 HSX?

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What year was AF12 HSX registered?

AF12 HSX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HSX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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