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AV12 WEW

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,860 mi
Last recorded126,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 126,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 100,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 95,455 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,441 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 38,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,606 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,269 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 12,268 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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AV12 WEW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AV12 WEW, 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

How do I check the history of AV12 WEW?

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What year was AV12 WEW registered?

AV12 WEW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is AV12 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 WEW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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