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AJ12 WWO

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,820 mi
Last recorded235,820 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 WWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 235,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 141,969 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 141,930 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle's body damaged but no sharp edges exposed

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 137,485 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Differential bushes worn but not excessively, rear, both sides

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Tyres wearing on edges front, both sides

Vehicle's body damaged/dented but no sharp edges exposed, nsr

Pass 27 Jun 2023 217,506 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 217,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 205,099 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 205,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

rear inner brake pads can not be seen through coverings

Pass 29 Jun 2021 189,170 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 180,362 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 180,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise brake pad warning lamp on.

advise nearside front brake pad wire damaged.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 104,907 miles

Nearside Front has perishing cracks in tread and worn on outer edge

Offside Front has perishing cracks in tread and outer edge worn

Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,739 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 102,739 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 95,038 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 80,511 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 65,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 65,952 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 WWO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWO, 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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AJ12 WWO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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