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AF12 ZXT

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,323 mi
Last recorded127,323 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 127,323 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 127,310 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,761 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 117,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 112,651 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 103,856 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,865 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 74,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,630 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,335 miles

Bad corrosion, to rear brake discs.

Front wiper blades, poor wipe.

Nearside front tyre tread, low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre tread, low, 2mm.

Stone damage to front windscreen, zone A.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 ZXT 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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

AF12 ZXT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZXT safe to buy?

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