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AF62 KAA

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,211 mi
Last recorded214,211 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 214,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 213,485 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear DIFFERENTIAL BUSH WORN x3

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 169,112 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 151,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 136,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 115,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,396 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,561 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,493 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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AF62 KAA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AF62 KAA, 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 AF62 KAA registered?

AF62 KAA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AF62 KAA safe to buy?

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