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FN62 NCF

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 NCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 130,421 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 128,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 128,199 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,121 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing and under tray damaged.

Please note this a specialist A,N,P,R vehicle.

Fail 19 Dec 2023 124,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing and under tray damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just within 1.5mm limits. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Please note this a specialist A,N,P,R vehicle.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,830 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 110,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam intermittently working and light output reduced. (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,699 miles

Nearside Front floor pan cover and jacking block damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 79,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 77,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front tyres wearing un-evenly tracking should be checked and adjusted

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

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in it

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

TPMS showing fault to nsf tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad Warning Sensor Wire Damaged.

Please Note This Is A Specialist ANPR Vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,578 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 44,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on dash (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2016 40,050 miles

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge // cut

Fail 10 Jun 2016 40,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge // cut

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FN62 NCF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 FN62 NCF, 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 FN62 NCF registered?

FN62 NCF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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