MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine cover fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under-trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under-trays fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover/under-trays fitted
rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent and hitting body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover/under-trays fitted
rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside rear wheel has been welded multiple times
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside rear wheel has been welded multiple times
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front tyre on legal limit
Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.
Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge.
chip in windscreen not obstructing drivers view.
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.
Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge.
Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.
chip in windscreen not obstructing drivers view.
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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FN12 AOE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FN12 AOE, 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 FN12 AOE registered?
FN12 AOE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 7 April 2012.
Is FN12 AOE safe to buy?
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