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FL12 UAX

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,413 mi
Last recorded183,413 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 UAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 183,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative inoperative at one side (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 178,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 175,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 171,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 168,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 164,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 159,423 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 159,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 153,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play T/C/A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 147,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 142,449 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing outter edge close to cords (no cords visible time of test)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 112,307 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,305 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UAX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

FL12 UAX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is FL12 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 UAX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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