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AF62 UXD

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,917 mi
Last recorded174,917 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UXD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 174,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 164,878 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 148,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamp full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 138,386 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 138,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,261 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 125,261 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't latch, foreign body in clasp (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 May 2020 116,039 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 106,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,933 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted now okay (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,917 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 UXD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UXD, 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 UXD registered?

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

Is AF62 UXD safe to buy?

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