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AJ12 XNN

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,677 mi
Last recorded188,677 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 188,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 185,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 178,478 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 15 Oct 2021 178,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to limit and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight has moisture in lens

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Jul 2019 168,545 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing

Fail 28 Jun 2019 168,476 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing

Pass 25 May 2018 159,915 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened small area of corrosion/pitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 146,385 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 146,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 122,593 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,850 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 XNN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black 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 XNN, 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 XNN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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