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FM12 GWD

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,745 mi
Last recorded140,745 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 GWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,745 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 132,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 130,229 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Steering inner arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,222 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,085 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 96,084 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working L .E.D lamp unit (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,719 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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 GWD is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

FM12 GWD is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is FM12 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 GWD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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