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AJ12 HMD

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,780 mi
Last recorded109,780 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,780 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,742 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 100,741 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,580 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 May 2018 64,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 59,832 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 17 May 2017 59,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 17 May 2016 50,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 40,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HMD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

AJ12 HMD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AJ12 HMD safe to buy?

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