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FM62 OOW

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,530 mi
Last recorded121,530 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 OOW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 121,530 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 120,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,572 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 113,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,264 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 109,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 104,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 101,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 97,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,157 miles

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

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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FM62 OOW is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM62 OOW, 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 FM62 OOW registered?

FM62 OOW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is FM62 OOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM62 OOW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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