MOT Status
ValidMileage
142,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Diff mount bushes slightly worn
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake “slightly” lagging when operating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
under trays/covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (angel eyes ) (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wipers streaking/smearing
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD12 FNL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 FD12 FNL, 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 FD12 FNL registered?
FD12 FNL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2012.
Is FD12 FNL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD12 FNL 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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