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FH12 XBZ

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,343 mi
Last recorded175,343 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 175,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 169,917 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 169,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 163,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 155,082 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 147,079 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 8 Jul 2021 138,941 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 138,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 208,852 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,585 miles

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

engine/underside body covers fitted*

Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,128 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 112,027 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,615 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,799 miles

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 XBZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black 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 FH12 XBZ, 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

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What year was FH12 XBZ registered?

FH12 XBZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FH12 XBZ safe to buy?

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Does FH12 XBZ have outstanding finance?

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