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F2 MLB

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,015 mi
Last recorded135,015 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 MLB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,015 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 129,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,376 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 119,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 113,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,981 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 105,981 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 102,329 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.7 mm/// (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5 mm /// (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,676 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,441 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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F2 MLB is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F2 MLB, 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 F2 MLB registered?

F2 MLB is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is F2 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 MLB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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