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AX12 HCD

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,151 mi
Last recorded151,151 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 151,151 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear disc pitted, also rear pads wearing low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 148,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 138,168 miles

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 17 Jul 2021 125,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 109,390 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 109,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,800 miles

Front tyres outer wall has slight cuts

Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,442 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,075 miles

under cover's fitted obscuring view of component's.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 31,939 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,939 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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AX12 HCD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX12 HCD, 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 AX12 HCD registered?

AX12 HCD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is AX12 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 HCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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