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AO12 JZJ

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,410 mi
Last recorded144,410 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JZJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 144,410 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 135,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 114,544 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint arm ball joint excessive play (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,398 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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 JZJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO12 JZJ, 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 AO12 JZJ registered?

AO12 JZJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for AO12 JZJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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