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AJ12 KYB

2012 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,887 mi
Last recorded132,887 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,887 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 128,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,083 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2023 122,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 114,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,714 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2016 55,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 46,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 KYB is a 2012 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ12 KYB, 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 KYB registered?

AJ12 KYB is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AJ12 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 KYB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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