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AF12 XGV

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,287 mi
Last recorded109,287 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2024 109,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 100,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,040 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 95,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2020 94,403 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,563 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))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 89,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 24 Aug 2018 68,043 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,653 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/55 17 Run flat ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,855 miles

electric handbrake fitted

engine cover & under tray fitted

no emission readings,manual pass

wet test !!!

Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,456 miles

Front brake pads on OS getting low

No emissions values detected at test

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,068 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 28,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 XGV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

AF12 XGV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AF12 XGV safe to buy?

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