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BJ61 ZBG

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,058 mi
Last recorded172,058 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZBG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 172,058 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 159,886 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 146,255 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on edges

Offside Front tyre worn badly on edges

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 146,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on edges

Offside Front tyre worn badly on edges

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 131,273 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 131,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BJ61 ZBG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BJ61 ZBG, 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 BJ61 ZBG registered?

BJ61 ZBG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is BJ61 ZBG safe to buy?

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