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AJ61 EHZ

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,568 mi
Last recorded138,568 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 138,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 127,239 miles

dash indicates daytime lamp fault ,not applicable

Fail 29 Aug 2022 127,238 miles

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

dash indicates daytime lamp fault ,not applicable

Pass 16 Feb 2021 116,517 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 116,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,915 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,275 miles

windscreen washers poor

Fail 5 Dec 2017 80,275 miles

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

windscreen washers poor

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 48,472 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,834 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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AJ61 EHZ 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 AJ61 EHZ, 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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What year was AJ61 EHZ registered?

AJ61 EHZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is AJ61 EHZ safe to buy?

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