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AF62 PWE

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,226 mi
Last recorded200,226 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 200,226 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

covers obscuring some testable items

warning on dash for pad wear

Fail 11 Oct 2023 200,226 miles

warning on dash for pad wear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2022 183,288 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 170,384 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 154,160 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 21 Nov 2019 140,906 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,104 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 100,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,393 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PWE 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 81.8%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE registered?

AF62 PWE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is AF62 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 PWE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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