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FN12 WVE

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 WVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,235 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 118,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 110,245 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 110,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17/cinturato p7 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that the shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that the shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 90,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear that the shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that the shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,108 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint main arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint main arm (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,628 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,626 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,359 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 40,934 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 WVE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

FN12 WVE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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