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AJ61 MVV

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

188,312 mi
Last recorded188,312 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 188,312 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 174,188 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 159,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 137,893 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,702 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on edge.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 212,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 130,016 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,021 miles

n/s/r damper weeping

Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,895 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 80,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

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 MVV is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

AJ61 MVV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is AJ61 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 MVV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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