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BJ62 FZE

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,315 mi
Last recorded125,315 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FZE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 123,006 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 117,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,356 miles

Both rear shock absorber cover and bump stops deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre is scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,735 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 65,732 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess play split/separating suspension front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess play + splitting/separating suspension front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,483 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s o/s (3.7.B.6b)

slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab buyshes

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,077 miles

unmdertrays fitted

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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BJ62 FZE is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ62 FZE, 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 BJ62 FZE registered?

BJ62 FZE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 FZE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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