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AK12 KWL

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,704 mi
Last recorded177,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 177,704 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 161,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2025 161,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 142,600 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 142,600 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 134,037 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 125,977 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 125,976 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,713 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 117,620 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 106,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,137 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,833 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,457 miles

E.M.L Light on dash.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Screw in o/s/f tyre. 225/5517 97Y Run flat

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KWL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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