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AO61 PZR

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,032 mi
Last recorded121,032 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PZR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,032 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 121,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 106,467 miles

Both rear tyres on limit

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,504 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,964 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 78,952 miles

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

1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Front jacking point block missing & slight damage to seal

Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear 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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AO61 PZR is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO61 PZR, 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 AO61 PZR registered?

AO61 PZR is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is AO61 PZR safe to buy?

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