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AK11 LUK

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

103,418 mi
Last recorded103,418 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 LUK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,418 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 91,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,673 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,614 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,483 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 77,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 68,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 59,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,137 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,391 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 31,391 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AK11 LUK 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 AK11 LUK, 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 AK11 LUK registered?

AK11 LUK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AK11 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 LUK 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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