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AO12 FNT

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,725 mi
Last recorded166,725 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FNT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 166,725 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 166,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 157,220 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 157,220 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 149,178 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 139,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 128,101 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 127,967 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2021 116,247 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2020 114,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 110,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,128 miles

N/s/r tyre getting low

N/s/r tyre getting low on treads

Rear Brake pads getting low would recommend brake check

Windscreen chip on Zone"B"

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,078 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 92,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AO12 FNT is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AO12 FNT, 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 AO12 FNT registered?

AO12 FNT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is AO12 FNT safe to buy?

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