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2012 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration OV12FAK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Mar 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 224,029 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 224,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 204,432 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 187,310 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2025 7 Jul 202610 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,203 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024 7 Jul 202615 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,478 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023 7 Jul 202611 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,169 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,852 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021 7 Jul 202613 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,200 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,108 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
24 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,005 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight lift
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,479 MI
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OV12FAK was registered on 2012-04-23
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