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AU12 VFO

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,702 mi
Last recorded155,702 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 155,702 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2024 151,218 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 149,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 149,422 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,376 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions are too low to test

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 128,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions are too low to test

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,037 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 113,438 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 103,067 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,025 miles

Under body & Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,172 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VFO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

AU12 VFO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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