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AJ12 CXH

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,972 mi
Last recorded94,972 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 94,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 25 Oct 2024 80,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 71,539 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,395 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old 245/40R19 RF (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old 245/40R19 RF (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 44,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 42,603 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,409 miles

slight distortion both front wheels, and offside rear wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CXH is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CXH, 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 AJ12 CXH registered?

AJ12 CXH is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is AJ12 CXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 CXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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