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FN61 BKX

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,047 mi
Last recorded180,047 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 BKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 180,047 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 172,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 166,550 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 159,382 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 159,381 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 148,979 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 148,976 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 142,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 130,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 130,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,942 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,898 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 83,898 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 57,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,827 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,061 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FN61 BKX is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FN61 BKX, 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 FN61 BKX registered?

FN61 BKX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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