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AD12 GGX

2012 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GGX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 84,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 74,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,773 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,759 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,638 miles

both front tyres low on edges

unable to read exhaust emissions, engine clean

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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AD12 GGX is a 2012 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AD12 GGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD12 GGX registered?

AD12 GGX is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AD12 GGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 GGX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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