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AP12 HNL

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,355 mi
Last recorded194,355 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HNL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 194,355 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 9 Dec 2025 194,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Universal cap does not seal effectively (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have significant play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 165,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 159,629 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 153,690 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2021 146,271 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 138,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,161 miles

item removed from the screen

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steering rack has play both inner joints

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,669 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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AP12 HNL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AP12 HNL, 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 AP12 HNL registered?

AP12 HNL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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