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AU62 LUL

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,839 mi
Last recorded151,839 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 LUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 151,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 151,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 132,324 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 117,805 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 102,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 74,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 62,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 48,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,770 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 LUL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LUL, 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 AU62 LUL registered?

AU62 LUL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is AU62 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 LUL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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