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C22 GAC

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

154,342 mi
Last recorded154,342 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 GAC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 154,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 143,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 101,161 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,127 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,679 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 94,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,731 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,546 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 91,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,829 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,498 miles

Front 31% brake imbalance across the steered axle

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,630 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 53,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,589 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Both tyres have cuts in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,828 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,913 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 3-4 MM...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 30,081 miles

Exhaust to clean to measure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,081 miles

Exhaust to clean to measure

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C22 GAC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 C22 GAC, 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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C22 GAC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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