MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
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)
Front wipers smearing slightly
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of FM12 GWD?
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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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