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FM12 GLF

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,875 mi
Last recorded172,875 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 GLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 172,875 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 168,186 miles

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

Engine Cover & Under Tray's Fitted

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

Gearbox mounting defective Both Engine Mounting Detective ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 159,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 150,928 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2.00mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 142,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 138,480 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,580 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,744 miles

Diff top bush split

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 104,854 miles

Diff top rear mounting split

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 104,690 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Diff top rear mounting split

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

uneven tyre wear front outer edges wearing smooth

Fail 19 Apr 2016 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

uneven tyre wear front outer edges wearing smooth

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,871 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FM12 GLF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM12 GLF, 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 FM12 GLF registered?

FM12 GLF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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