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BJ62 HRF

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,934 mi
Last recorded208,934 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 208,934 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 193,483 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 158,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,224 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 128,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer breadth exposing ply/cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner breadth and damaged exposing ply/cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner breadth and damaged exposing ply/cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wearing on inner and outer edge getting close to balding advise change

all 4 tyers wear abnormal advise 4 wheel alignment

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 98,432 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 98,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,023 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,447 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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BJ62 HRF is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ62 HRF, 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 BJ62 HRF registered?

BJ62 HRF is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 HRF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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