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AK12 VMT

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

205,470 mi
Last recorded205,470 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 205,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 184,272 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 168,527 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 159,716 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 159,713 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 151,577 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 147,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,924 miles

advise front tyres tread getting low

Pass 12 May 2017 112,174 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 112,174 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,875 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VMT is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VMT, 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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What year was AK12 VMT registered?

AK12 VMT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AK12 VMT safe to buy?

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