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FN12 WVY

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,204 mi
Last recorded167,204 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 167,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 144,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 137,658 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 120,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 110,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 108,841 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 107,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2019 104,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 96,525 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,465 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,995 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 WVY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

FN12 WVY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is FN12 WVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 WVY 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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