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AF12MYJ
2012 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration AF12MYJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 23 Feb 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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33 Total Defects Recorded
24 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 138,602 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,216 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked/perished and on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,521 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,016 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2023 13 Jun 202629 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,918 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2022 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Manufacturers under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,209 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,721 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2020 13 Jun 20266 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,335 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019 13 Jun 20263 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,238 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018 13 Jun 20263 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,945 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017 13 Jun 202625 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,914 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AF12MYJ was registered on 2012-03-02
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