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AG12 KUB

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,600 mi
Last recorded186,600 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG12 KUB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 186,600 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 178,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 170,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 164,091 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 154,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,392 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 143,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 140,500 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 127,955 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

both lower front suspension ball joints have slight lift

Fail 25 Nov 2017 127,874 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

both lower front suspension ball joints have slight lift

Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,242 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,274 miles

chips in screen wipers worn / washer fluid low

front pads appear to be getting low

minor play nsf wheel

rear tyres 2-3mm

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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AG12 KUB is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AG12 KUB, 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 AG12 KUB registered?

AG12 KUB is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is AG12 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG12 KUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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