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BG62 GKP

2012 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,801 mi
Last recorded49,801 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 49,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 44,557 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 43,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 40,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,969 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 35,195 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,413 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 28,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 24,736 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 19,084 miles

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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BG62 GKP is a 2012 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG62 GKP, 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

How do I check the history of BG62 GKP?

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What year was BG62 GKP registered?

BG62 GKP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is BG62 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 GKP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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