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AK12 AOL

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,787 mi
Last recorded196,787 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AOL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 196,787 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 175,659 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 175,616 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure Brake discs back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 162,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly frayed.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tailgate not opening but access through glass opening.

Fail 20 Aug 2021 162,749 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation uneven application nearside records 430 kgf - locked offside records 236 kgf - locked (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation uneven application nearside records 284 kgf - locked offside records 413 kgf- locked (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant leak leak very bad as car overheated ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge =225/55/17 Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low and winter tread tyre= 225/55/17 Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car lower on nearside than offside but no visible faults

undertraysd and floorshields fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 142,633 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low & discs lipped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 142,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner brake pads getting low & discs lipped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bump stops perished

Fail 24 Aug 2018 114,880 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bump stops perished

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,116 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

front brake pads very low & discs worn

front tyre outer sidewalls perished

rear bump stops perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,159 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 86,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AK12 AOL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK12 AOL, 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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AK12 AOL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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