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AJ61 FHN

2012 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,584 mi
Last recorded159,584 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FHN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 159,584 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 159,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 147,275 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play at inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wareing [centre tread] 3/4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

near side front brake heat shield loose and rubbing on road wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2021 147,275 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play at inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wareing [centre tread] 3/4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

near side front brake heat shield loose and rubbing on road wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2020 135,004 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 135,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 126,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge very close to inner cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 225/55/17

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,797 miles

emissions clean. No print out

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,833 miles

under trays

Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,644 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 FHN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

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

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