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FN12 AOE

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,130 mi
Last recorded130,130 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 AOE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 130,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,869 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 122,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 113,716 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 113,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 106,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear wheel has been welded multiple times

Fail 17 Nov 2021 104,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,346 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,180 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 78,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

chip in windscreen not obstructing drivers view.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 56,621 miles

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.

Pass 14 May 2016 44,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,504 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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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.

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