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FD12 XZY

2012 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,058 mi
Last recorded136,058 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 XZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 136,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 132,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 /- 2mm RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,812 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 110,285 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 103,488 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 79,184 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wear on front discs

Pass 23 May 2017 65,015 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 11 May 2017 65,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 May 2016 49,861 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,706 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XZY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY?

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What year was FD12 XZY registered?

FD12 XZY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is FD12 XZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 XZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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