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FE12 GXZ

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

250,392 mi
Last recorded250,392 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 250,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 242,186 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

child seat fitted

Pass 9 May 2024 230,153 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 230,146 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front ENGINE OIL LOW

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 213,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 198,758 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 198,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 190,251 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 177,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 165,194 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Pass 9 Mar 2018 149,400 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

FRONT DISCS POOR

Pass 11 Mar 2017 135,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 135,826 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 120,702 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,818 miles

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 GXZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

FE12 GXZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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