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FL12 XZX

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,683 mi
Last recorded53,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XZX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 53,683 miles

covers fitted under neath and in the engine bay restricting the view of some testable components

Fail 24 Jun 2022 53,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted under neath and in the engine bay restricting the view of some testable components

Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,696 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 49,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 47,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 42,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint just passable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 38,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 37,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 32,024 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 32,024 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge soon to show cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and outer sidewall damaged (not exposing cords)

Pass 14 May 2015 18,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,806 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 XZX is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

FL12 XZX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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