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AK12 OWU

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,391 mi
Last recorded174,391 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 174,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 159,807 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 159,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 149,145 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 145,149 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 138,341 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring certain items

Fail 12 Dec 2019 138,341 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

undertrays fitted obscuring certain items

Pass 20 Dec 2018 133,681 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 133,536 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring certain items

Pass 6 Dec 2017 124,707 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,225 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,831 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 95,831 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (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 OWU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 OWU registered?

AK12 OWU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 OWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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