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AJ12 VUY

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,901 mi
Last recorded134,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 134,901 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 130,818 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2023 130,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 121,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,525 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,525 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,717 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,982 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 VUY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VUY, 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

How do I check the history of AJ12 VUY?

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What year was AJ12 VUY registered?

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

Is AJ12 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 VUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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