CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD12 USP

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,391 mi
Last recorded170,391 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 USP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 170,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 161,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 150,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 135,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 121,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has play ... benefit of doubt given... advise replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover is pinched / deteriorated but still sealing at this time (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cannot see some brake pads to fully assess wear

covers / belly plates etc obscuring full inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2020 110,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has play ... benefit of doubt given... advise replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover is pinched / deteriorated but still sealing at this time (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cannot see some brake pads to fully assess wear

covers / belly plates etc obscuring full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2019 97,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot clearly see some pads to assess wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and belly plates etc obscuring full inspection of underside

Fail 6 Oct 2018 86,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge split / worn … chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot clearly see some pads to assess wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and belly plates etc obscuring full inspection of underside

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet safety catches semi seized / sticking ....release lever inop

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,735 miles

belly plates / covers etc obscuring full inspection

bonnet safety catch does not release from lever

cannot clearly see some brake pads to assess wear

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,652 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD12 USP 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 FD12 USP, 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

How do I check the history of FD12 USP?

You can check the full history of FD12 USP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD12 USP registered?

FD12 USP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FD12 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 USP 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.

Does FD12 USP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD12 USP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.