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FE12 TWP

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

230,085 mi
Last recorded230,085 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 TWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 230,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 230,013 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 214,055 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 203,202 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2023 191,558 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 186,449 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 167,850 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 155,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 130,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2018 123,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,363 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,535 miles

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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 TWP is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FE12 TWP, 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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FE12 TWP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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