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AO12 ULG

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,027 mi
Last recorded132,027 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ULG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 132,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 128,674 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 128,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 125,667 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 118,259 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 115,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,445 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 113,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 101,507 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 95,532 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 153,485 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,772 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 ULG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG?

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What year was AO12 ULG registered?

AO12 ULG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AO12 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ULG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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