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AF62 PVW

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,624 mi
Last recorded190,624 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 PVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 190,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 188,247 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 184,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 180,464 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 176,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 167,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 156,103 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 144,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,274 miles

N/S/R air spring starting to perish

N/S/R bump stop broken up

O/S/R bump stop perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover broken/adrift

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 PVW is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PVW, 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 AF62 PVW registered?

AF62 PVW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AF62 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 PVW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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