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AV12 DAD

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,090 mi
Last recorded164,090 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DAD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 164,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 162,013 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 162,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 153,611 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 153,593 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING OUTTER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 144,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,565 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 112,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,783 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 101,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 79,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,644 miles

under trays and engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AV12 DAD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AV12 DAD, 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 AV12 DAD registered?

AV12 DAD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is AV12 DAD safe to buy?

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