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AJ61 ECN

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,575 mi
Last recorded185,575 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 ECN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 185,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 178,276 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 178,272 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured X2 cracks on previous welds (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 171,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 160,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres going bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 153,022 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 153,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 137,383 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 137,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 121,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak at rear diff ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 121,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak at rear diff ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,334 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 104,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,315 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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AJ61 ECN is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ61 ECN, 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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AJ61 ECN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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