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BG61 LTK

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,527 mi
Last recorded210,527 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LTK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 210,527 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 210,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 200,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 185,977 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 2 Feb 2023 168,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 152,104 miles

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims/covers,

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 152,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims/covers,

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,414 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 136,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 116,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 113,170 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 113,057 miles

Emissions not tested To match smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 108,141 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,490 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BG61 LTK is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG61 LTK, 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 BG61 LTK registered?

BG61 LTK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is BG61 LTK safe to buy?

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