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FW12 ECX

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,061 mi
Last recorded143,061 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 ECX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 143,061 miles

Advise front brake pads low on the inside

Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, shock absorber mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,480 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres, some cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 93,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,714 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,064 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Aug 2017 70,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,963 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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FW12 ECX is a 2012 BMW 520 in White 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 FW12 ECX, 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 FW12 ECX registered?

FW12 ECX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is FW12 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 ECX 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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