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FY62 EEG

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

230,701 mi
Last recorded230,701 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EEG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 230,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 210,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 191,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 172,504 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 151,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 134,936 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,366 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,239 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,153 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,310 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 90,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FY62 EEG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY62 EEG, 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 FY62 EEG registered?

FY62 EEG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FY62 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EEG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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