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2012 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration FM12LPL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 25 Sep 2026
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,603 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,771 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,389 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,242 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2023 5 Jun 20264 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,265 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,135 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021 5 Jun 202614 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,126 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- covers & shields fitted
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,200 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,597 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread.
16 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,205 MI
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FM12LPL was registered on 2012-08-23
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