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FE62 VTV

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,422 mi
Last recorded144,422 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 VTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 144,422 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 143,734 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,589 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 139,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 132,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 117,185 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 10 Jun 2021 117,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2020 117,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 36,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 34,414 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 34,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FE62 VTV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE62 VTV, 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 FE62 VTV?

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What year was FE62 VTV registered?

FE62 VTV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FE62 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 VTV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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