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FL12 NKA

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,775 mi
Last recorded151,775 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 NKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 151,775 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 151,775 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 143,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 137,220 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 129,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 123,007 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 123,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,469 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 116,469 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 161,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,027 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

emissions to clean for gas analyser to pick a reading up

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,169 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 76,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have rubber perishing.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,697 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,732 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 NKA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL12 NKA, 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 FL12 NKA registered?

FL12 NKA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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