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AV12 LLC

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,146 mi
Last recorded83,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LLC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer shoulder ,centre tread 2.9mm should replace a,s,a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn, should replace a,s,a,p (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,065 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 72,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,960 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,528 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,604 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 36,527 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

Fail 5 May 2017 36,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 19,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LLC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LLC, 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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AV12 LLC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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