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FP61 LXE

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,356 mi
Last recorded182,356 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 LXE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 182,356 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 179,156 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 179,128 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 168,844 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front outer-shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear inner-shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 150,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,952 miles

emmission clean cannot be dected

Pass 14 Apr 2018 124,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,566 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 95,228 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,186 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,668 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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FP61 LXE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FP61 LXE, 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

How do I check the history of FP61 LXE?

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What year was FP61 LXE registered?

FP61 LXE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is FP61 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 LXE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP61 LXE have outstanding finance?

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