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AO12 KRF

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,013 mi
Last recorded79,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 65,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,846 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 53,366 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,421 miles

All tyre valves lightly perished.

Both n/s tyres have been lightly kerbed

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,014 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,419 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and almost bald on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges.

n/s/f tyre has been kerbed.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,491 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 KRF is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

AO12 KRF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AO12 KRF safe to buy?

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