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AU62 LNO

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,513 mi
Last recorded134,513 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 LNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 113,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,308 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,651 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 93,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,167 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 83,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,306 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,924 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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AU62 LNO is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU62 LNO, 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 AU62 LNO registered?

AU62 LNO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AU62 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 LNO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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