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AU62 OYY

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,658 mi
Last recorded105,658 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 OYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 105,658 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,825 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2021 75,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,292 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,162 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,210 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 OYY 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 100%.

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 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

AU62 OYY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AU62 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 OYY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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