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FL62 ZXG

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,554 mi
Last recorded208,554 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 ZXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 208,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2025 198,786 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff has slight leak

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2025 198,786 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff has slight leak

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 187,572 miles

Central Rear Pinion oil seal leaking (rear diff )

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

Fail 24 May 2024 187,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Pinion oil seal leaking (rear diff )

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 181,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2023 181,343 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2022 170,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside HEADLIGHT UNIT HAS WATER IN IT

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 CLOSE TO EDGE

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 164,322 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear TYRE 2.3MM

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively RUBBER COUPLING (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 160,799 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear propshaft coupling is splitting

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2020 160,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear propshaft coupling is splitting

Undetected peak on diesel emissions test

n/s/r tyre on 1.9mm and worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2019 149,978 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 149,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 131,551 miles

Nearside Front HUB ASSEMBLY SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front HUB ASSEMBLY SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,792 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,272 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL62 ZXG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL62 ZXG, 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 FL62 ZXG registered?

FL62 ZXG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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