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FE12 GXT

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,925 mi
Last recorded148,925 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 GXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 148,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 132,791 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 132,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 125,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 111,389 miles

rear pads very low/discs lipped

rear tyres 2mm

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 111,389 miles

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

rear pads very low/discs lipped

rear tyres 2mm

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,464 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,464 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE12 GXT is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FE12 GXT, 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 FE12 GXT registered?

FE12 GXT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is FE12 GXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 GXT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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