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FJ12 UMH

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,634 mi
Last recorded132,634 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 UMH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 132,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4X frame busher perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2x Front fifferential bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear differential bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 132,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4X frame busher perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2x Front fifferential bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear differential bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,623 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 111,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,955 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc backplate slightly insecure

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

Rear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2023 94,955 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front lower, straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc backplate slightly insecure

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

Rear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 79,987 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,186 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides adjusted ok (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,990 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 14 Jun 2017 54,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,665 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 47,636 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 47,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,100 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 36,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FJ12 UMH is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ12 UMH, 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 FJ12 UMH registered?

FJ12 UMH is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is FJ12 UMH safe to buy?

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