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FL12 NHO

2012 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,511 mi
Last recorded112,511 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 NHO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 112,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,677 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,936 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 101,272 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,105 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 98,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,003 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,893 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sidewall cut to n/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sidewall cut to n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,241 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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FL12 NHO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL12 NHO, 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 FL12 NHO registered?

FL12 NHO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is FL12 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 NHO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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