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AU12 LPP

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,300 mi
Last recorded178,300 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 LPP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 178,300 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 178,287 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 175,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 168,288 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 168,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 159,968 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 149,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,127 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 138,127 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,446 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,502 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,636 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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AU12 LPP is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU12 LPP, 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 AU12 LPP registered?

AU12 LPP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is AU12 LPP safe to buy?

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