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FN12 WPP

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,923 mi
Last recorded126,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 126,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output close to excessive (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,751 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,291 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 57,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,467 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim buckled

Offside Rear drive shaft seal leaking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel rim buckled

Pass 29 Jul 2017 32,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,893 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,648 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 WPP is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WPP, 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 WPP registered?

FN12 WPP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FN12 WPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 WPP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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