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AK12 TKY

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,536 mi
Last recorded191,536 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 191,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 184,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 177,952 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 177,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 162,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 136,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 113,804 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2018 113,799 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2017 109,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,638 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 75,123 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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AK12 TKY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK12 TKY, 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 TKY registered?

AK12 TKY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is AK12 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 TKY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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