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FP12 XEN

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,053 mi
Last recorded173,053 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 XEN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 173,053 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective (Differential) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 173,051 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective (Differential) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 168,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2024 168,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 163,659 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & /n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (Rubber bearing ) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 163,651 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & /n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (Rubber bearing ) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 149,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 139,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 129,710 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 116,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle inside zone 'A'

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 105,179 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 96,393 miles

Both front tyre outer edges worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,542 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,841 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 XEN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP12 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP12 XEN registered?

FP12 XEN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is FP12 XEN safe to buy?

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