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AU12 VFS

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,849 mi
Last recorded191,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 191,849 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, 3mm. 225/55/17 97w m+s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 191,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, 3mm. 225/55/17 97w m+s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 161,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,658 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 121,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 114,302 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,860 miles

front breaks worn

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,590 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,522 miles

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

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 VFS is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

AU12 VFS is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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