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F24 AGE

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,246 mi
Last recorded137,246 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 AGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 137,246 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 137,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,596 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 129,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 123,050 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 123,050 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,998 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 114,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,746 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 84,449 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 84,449 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 70,218 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 70,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread starting to wear close to bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,060 miles

front windscreen washers poor spray

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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F24 AGE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F24 AGE, 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 F24 AGE registered?

F24 AGE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is F24 AGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F24 AGE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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