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AK12 VWR

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,289 mi
Last recorded182,289 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 182,289 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 166,328 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 149,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 129,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 129,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,118 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,329 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint of front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint of front (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,493 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,313 miles

Front tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,313 miles

Front tyres slightly out of shape

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

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 VWR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

AK12 VWR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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