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AJ12 OPV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

231,243 mi
Last recorded231,243 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 231,243 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 208,314 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 203,592 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 203,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 188,752 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 180,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 172,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 161,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 152,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 144,987 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2016 139,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,257 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 OPV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

AJ12 OPV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is AJ12 OPV safe to buy?

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