MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
bonnet safety catches semi seized / sticking ....release lever inop
belly plates / covers etc obscuring full inspection
bonnet safety catch does not release from lever
cannot clearly see some brake pads to assess wear
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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