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FN06 EVA

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,260 mi
Last recorded134,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 EVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 134,260 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 128,278 miles

undertray fitted

Nearside Rear 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))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 118,538 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,724 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,139 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 83,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,225 miles

engine/body under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge of tread 225/55/17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outer edge of tread 225/55/17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2017 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge of tread 225/55/17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outer edge of tread 225/55/17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge of tread 225/55/17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on outer edge of tread 225/55/17 101W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,694 miles

under trays

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,528 miles

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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FN06 EVA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN06 EVA, 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 FN06 EVA registered?

FN06 EVA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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