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AP12 GCV

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,260 mi
Last recorded163,260 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 GCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 163,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 153,830 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 139,939 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 131,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 131,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 130,823 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 125,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 125,456 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 120,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,517 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 111,517 miles

Other passenger door catch missing fuel filler flap wont open allowing inspection so filler cap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,592 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on the outer tread shoulder

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on the outer tread

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,112 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 6 Aug 2015 19,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlamp washer missing,not a xenon headlight fitted

nearside headlight clip broken,headlight secure

Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,912 miles

nearside headlamp washer missing,not a xenon headlight fitted

nearside headlight clip broken,headlight secure

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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AP12 GCV is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP12 GCV, 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 AP12 GCV registered?

AP12 GCV is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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