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AY12 JGF

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,315 mi
Last recorded135,315 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 JGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 135,315 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 132,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,431 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,941 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))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 95,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 30 Jun 2018 84,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,938 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges, strong advise

Covers fitted under the car

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,342 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 52,432 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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AY12 JGF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY12 JGF, 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 AY12 JGF registered?

AY12 JGF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AY12 JGF safe to buy?

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