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AO12 AYW

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,080 mi
Last recorded153,080 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 153,080 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 141,840 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 129,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 118,058 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 85,601 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 85,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,904 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,832 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,907 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,457 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,591 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 13,563 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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AO12 AYW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO12 AYW, 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 AO12 AYW?

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What year was AO12 AYW registered?

AO12 AYW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AO12 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AYW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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