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B2 GRE

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,365 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 71,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,721 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 68,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 61,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bonnet strut date expired

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bonnet strut date expired

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 31,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,129 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 25,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 15,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 10,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B2 GRE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B2 GRE, 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 B2 GRE registered?

B2 GRE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is B2 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 GRE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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