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F10 TUK

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,235 mi
Last recorded130,235 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 TUK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 130,235 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 129,641 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 123,605 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 123,605 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 113,869 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 113,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,345 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 110,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,648 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,674 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 99,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,778 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower track control ball joint has some lift in joint

Offside Front Lower track control arm ball joint has some lift in joint

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,881 miles

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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F10 TUK is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F10 TUK, 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 F10 TUK registered?

F10 TUK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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