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AJ62 OTA

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,123 mi
Last recorded75,123 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 OTA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 75,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 72,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,953 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 62,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,419 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 59,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,504 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 May 2019 52,028 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,136 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,175 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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AJ62 OTA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ62 OTA, 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 AJ62 OTA registered?

AJ62 OTA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AJ62 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 OTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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