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AF12 PGU

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,360 mi
Last recorded181,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 181,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 171,903 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 168,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 161,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 157,146 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 150,356 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 144,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 139,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 126,348 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,841 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2017 113,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2016 97,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,479 miles

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 PGU is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PGU, 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

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What year was AF12 PGU registered?

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

Is AF12 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 PGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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