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FP12 EXV

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

188,333 mi
Last recorded188,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 EXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 188,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 185,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL ROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 165,242 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 158,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 139,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,049 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,624 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 75,935 miles

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 25 May 2017 70,190 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 69,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 59,304 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,596 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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FP12 EXV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FP12 EXV, 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 FP12 EXV registered?

FP12 EXV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is FP12 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 EXV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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