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FH12 XAF

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 XAF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Air bellow beginning to split

Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,330 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn severely on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,987 miles

Both front wipers smearing, recommend replacement.

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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FH12 XAF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH12 XAF, 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 FH12 XAF registered?

FH12 XAF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is FH12 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 XAF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH12 XAF have outstanding finance?

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