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FL58 NNN

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests43 (34 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.1%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 NNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

34 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 158,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 133,669 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 154,366 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 154,366 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 144,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 133,456 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 133,456 miles

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

front brake discs are wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,899 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 145,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 132,975 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 132,091 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 126,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 130,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 130,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,174 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2021 107,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 126,566 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 126,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 89,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,040 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 125,439 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 64,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake noisey

Fail 25 Jan 2018 43,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,998 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,998 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,634 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,329 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,610 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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FL58 NNN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.1%.

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 FL58 NNN, 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 FL58 NNN registered?

FL58 NNN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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