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AO12 ULR

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,012 mi
Last recorded179,012 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 179,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 174,049 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 164,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 153,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 136,142 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 136,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 125,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 117,435 miles

wear on outer edge of n/side front tyre

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 ULR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ULR, 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.

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What year was AO12 ULR registered?

AO12 ULR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 2012.

Is AO12 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ULR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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