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FJ05 CAZ

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,852 mi
Last recorded129,852 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 CAZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 129,852 miles

covers on under body & parts

Pass 11 Aug 2025 125,062 miles

factory fitted covers restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2024 119,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,737 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 116,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 112,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,387 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2020 99,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,630 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,859 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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FJ05 CAZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJ05 CAZ, 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 FJ05 CAZ registered?

FJ05 CAZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is FJ05 CAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 CAZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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