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AK12 TWJ

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,661 mi
Last recorded154,661 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 154,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside body damaged. (not likely to cause injury

nearside rear air suspension slow in operation.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 146,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 145,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 142,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 142,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 134,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 134,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 127,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,616 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 94,616 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,349 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,349 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 May 2016 76,356 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 67,458 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 67,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres outer edges worn

front brake discs lipped

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 TWJ 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 58.8%.

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 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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

AK12 TWJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AK12 TWJ safe to buy?

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