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AF62 GXP

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,102 mi
Last recorded83,102 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 GXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,016 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,844 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 46,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 41,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,671 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 33,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 30,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,229 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,131 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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AF62 GXP is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF62 GXP, 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

How do I check the history of AF62 GXP?

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What year was AF62 GXP registered?

AF62 GXP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is AF62 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 GXP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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