BMW 520 WP12FZL has 19 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 520 has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 154,658 miles 10 months ago on Friday 11th July 2025 at 10:38.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 14th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

WP12FZL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH JULY 2026154,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
PASSED10TH JULY 202414TH JULY 2025144,954 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED10TH JULY 2024144,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH JULY 202314TH JULY 2024133,786 MI
FAILED15TH JULY 2023133,786 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED19TH AUGUST 20226TH SEPTEMBER 2023127,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH AUGUST 2022127,562 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED21ST AUGUST 20216TH SEPTEMBER 2022119,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 20206TH SEPTEMBER 2021112,648 MI
FAILED18TH AUGUST 2020112,245 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20196TH SEPTEMBER 2020102,615 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tpms Light Is On
  2. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Many Testable Items.
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Bumper Is Damaged
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20186TH SEPTEMBER 201992,599 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH AUGUST 201892,596 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Pad(s) Wear Indicator Illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JUNE 20176TH JULY 201878,747 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
FAILED23RD JUNE 201778,566 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Wearing On The Edges
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Electrical Wiring Damaged And Bare Wires Exposed Brake Pad Warning Wire (1.9.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED27TH JUNE 20166TH JULY 201746,857 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 20156TH JULY 201628,141 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 201517TH JUNE 201628,131 MI
PASSED12TH JUNE 201513TH JUNE 201628,130 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WP12FZL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

WP12FZL MOT Comments

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WP12FZL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 154,658 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,897 miles

WP12FZL FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration WP12FZL was manufactured on Wednesday 13th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 154,658 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,897 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WP12FZL has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 29 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does WP12FZL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 WP12FZL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WP12FZL Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 WP12FZL does have Tax. Read more

When does WP12FZL Tax expire?

The current Tax for WP12FZL will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WP12FZL MOT expire?

The current MOT for WP12FZL will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 14th July 2026. Read more

When did WP12FZL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WP12FZL was on Friday 11th July 2025 at 10:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WP12FZL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for WP12FZL we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WP12FZL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for WP12FZL we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WP12FZL?

WP12FZL is registered as a 2012 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has WP12FZL done?

The odometer reading for WP12FZL at the last MOT in July 2025 was 154,658 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,897 miles per year. Read more

How old is WP12FZL?

The vehicle WP12FZL was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 13th June 2012. Read more

What colour is WP12FZL?

The official colour of WP12FZL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does WP12FZL have?

WP12FZL has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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