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AF12 UGN

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

266,065 mi
Last recorded266,065 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 266,065 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 266,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 241,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on outer edge, 5.8mm @centre of tread. 225/55R17 97Y Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped and worn on outer edge, 5.8mm @centre of tread. 225/55R17 97Y Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 241,947 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on outer edge, 5.8mm @centre of tread. 225/55R17 97Y Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped and worn on outer edge, 5.8mm @centre of tread. 225/55R17 97Y Run Flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 213,070 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 213,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R17 101W. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 2.5mm @centre of tread. 225/55R17 101W. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 178,904 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 146,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside compoonents

Fail 28 Mar 2017 111,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside compoonents

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,991 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 62,791 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES worn on the edges

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NSF TYRE cut in the tread not exposing chords

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,791 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES worn on the edges

NSF TYRE cut in the tread not exposing chords

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UGN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

AF12 UGN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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