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FY62 LHA

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,693 mi
Last recorded171,693 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 LHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2025 171,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 164,071 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 157,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 145,045 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 126,735 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISC DUST SHEILD / BACKING PLATE LOOSE

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE - 245 40 19 94W RFT

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT WORN ON INNER - 245 40 19 94W RFT

N/S/R WHEEL BUCKLED

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER MISTING OF OIL

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE - 245 40 19 94W RFT

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT WORN ON INNER - 245 40 19 94W RFT

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,433 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO STEP ON INNER EDGE - 245 40 19 94W

N/S/R WHEEL BUCKLED

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT MISTING OIL

Pass 27 Jan 2018 101,342 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,860 miles

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

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

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 LHA is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

FY62 LHA is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FY62 LHA safe to buy?

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