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AJ12 OYV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,230 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 133,613 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 124,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,104 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,777 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,049 miles

Offside Front jack point rubber missing

front discs worn

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 66,049 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine breate her due to engine breather pipe broken (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front jack point rubber missing

front discs worn

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,464 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working angle eyes (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 53,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,182 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 OYV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 OYV registered?

AJ12 OYV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is AJ12 OYV safe to buy?

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