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FD12 FNL

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,556 mi
Last recorded142,556 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 FNL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 142,556 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 136,970 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 136,970 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 131,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 121,050 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 116,293 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 4 Jan 2020 111,727 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,698 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 82,203 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2017 81,749 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2016 52,241 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers streaking/smearing

Pass 15 May 2015 35,197 miles

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.

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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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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FD12 FNL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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