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FN12 ATX

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 ATX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 82,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked With Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked With Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 69,393 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 69,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,672 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,056 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 50,590 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 40,368 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,838 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre inner tread

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,958 miles

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

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

both front tyres are bald on inner treads and close to legal limit

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,265 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 ATX 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 86.7%.

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 FN12 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

FN12 ATX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FN12 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 ATX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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