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AJ12 AZZ

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,238 mi
Last recorded118,238 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AZZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2023 118,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 102,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,526 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 68,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,573 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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AJ12 AZZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AJ12 AZZ, 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 AJ12 AZZ registered?

AJ12 AZZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AJ12 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 AZZ shows 9 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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