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FX12 ZSL

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,612 mi
Last recorded163,612 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 163,612 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 163,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 152,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm dust cover split still prevents ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear differencial leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2023 133,852 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 133,852 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 126,746 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet release catch stiff

brake pad warning light on

engine covers, sill covers & under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2022 126,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet release catch stiff

brake pad warning light on

engine covers, sill covers & under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,850 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 113,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 92,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Front of undertray damaged both sides

all tyres have slight wear at edges

bonnet release catch stiff

engine covers , undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Mar 2020 92,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Front of undertray damaged both sides

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres have slight wear at edges

bonnet release catch stiff

engine covers , undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,304 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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FX12 ZSL is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX12 ZSL, 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 FX12 ZSL registered?

FX12 ZSL is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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