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AF12 WVT

2012 BMW 520

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,391 mi
Last recorded185,391 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 185,391 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emissions too clean to detect

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2026 185,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emissions too clean to detect

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 177,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 166,950 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 166,769 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 158,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 145,904 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 145,904 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 133,136 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 133,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,758 miles

smoke level to low for reading

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,854 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,318 miles

smoke level to low for reading

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,151 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 WVT is a 2012 BMW 520 in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

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

Is AF12 WVT safe to buy?

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