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AJ12 OPK

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,275 mi
Last recorded164,275 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 164,275 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 160,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 156,592 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 15 Jan 2022 156,584 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 155,725 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 155,725 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 151,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 133,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 113,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 113,039 miles

Front DRL not working

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,088 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 OPK 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 76.9%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

AJ12 OPK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AJ12 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 OPK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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