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FD12 HXG

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,980 mi
Last recorded221,980 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 HXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 221,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 221,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 50 fitted should be 55 (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 212,387 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 212,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 203,935 miles

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 187,660 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 187,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 170,191 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 170,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 153,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 131,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,588 miles

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

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 HXG is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD12 HXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD12 HXG registered?

FD12 HXG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is FD12 HXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 HXG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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