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AN11 SHE

2012 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,101 mi
Last recorded196,101 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN11 SHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 196,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 173,679 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 144,345 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 97,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,859 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,709 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,274 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,261 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,361 miles

rear inner pads look low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,754 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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AN11 SHE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AN11 SHE, 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

How do I check the history of AN11 SHE?

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What year was AN11 SHE registered?

AN11 SHE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AN11 SHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN11 SHE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AN11 SHE have outstanding finance?

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