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FM12 NUA

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,412 mi
Last recorded75,412 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 75,412 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,132 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,974 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,340 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure backplate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure backplate (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,232 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 40,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,385 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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FM12 NUA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NUA, 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 FM12 NUA registered?

FM12 NUA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is FM12 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 NUA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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