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FP62 FHJ

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,281 mi
Last recorded132,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 132,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 123,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 116,089 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 108,148 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 108,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,789 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,027 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 93,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,076 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,987 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 63,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner side of wheel. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,758 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 34,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,617 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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FP62 FHJ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP62 FHJ, 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 FP62 FHJ?

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What year was FP62 FHJ registered?

FP62 FHJ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is FP62 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 FHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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