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AY62 FET

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,224 mi
Last recorded126,224 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 126,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear quarter panel has some minor damage dent

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

front wipers slightly smearing

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2026 126,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear quarter panel has some minor damage dent

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

front wipers slightly smearing

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2025 122,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Carrier rubber mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Carrier rubber mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray's fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2024 118,124 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged has a cut but no cords are exposed

Offside Rear quarter panel has some minor damage dent

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2023 115,364 miles

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

undertray and covers not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Feb 2022 181,141 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,169 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 98,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,880 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2019 92,879 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,806 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,326 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 59,310 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Front number plate has a feature which alters the appearance of a character (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Rear number plate has a feature which alters the appearance of a character (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate insecure Rear number plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,410 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 53,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres show outer edge wear

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,417 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 24,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm.

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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AY62 FET is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AY62 FET, 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

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What year was AY62 FET registered?

AY62 FET is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AY62 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 FET shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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