MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,078 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake warning light on
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt PASSENGER SIDE AND MIDDLE
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RAER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt PASSENGER SIDE AND MIDDLE
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RAER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 USM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 USM, 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 USM registered?
FD12 USM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2012.
Is FD12 USM safe to buy?
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