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AF58 RRX

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

170,246 mi
Last recorded170,246 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 RRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 170,246 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2025 79,066 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 142,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 121,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,857 miles

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))

condensation in n/s headlight starting to affect beam image

Fail 13 Dec 2022 112,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

condensation in n/s headlight starting to affect beam image

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,868 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 101,949 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,678 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 89,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,672 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,664 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,805 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 59,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 67,164 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,369 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 53,368 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,495 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 6 Dec 2017 59,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,732 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 51,883 miles

signs of corrosion to front brake discs on inner face

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,906 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 32,342 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,484 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,047 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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AF58 RRX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 AF58 RRX, 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 AF58 RRX registered?

AF58 RRX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is AF58 RRX safe to buy?

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