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AU12 ZTX

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,729 mi
Last recorded192,729 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 192,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 183,812 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 183,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 174,792 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 166,378 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 156,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 139,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,499 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 128,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 119,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,485 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

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 ZTX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU12 ZTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 ZTX registered?

AU12 ZTX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is AU12 ZTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZTX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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