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C7 JGG

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,000 mi
Last recorded108,000 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 108,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 107,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped & corroded, pads 6mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded, pads 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 93,675 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc scored and corroded, pads 7mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,583 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,838 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,208 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 54,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,988 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,124 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,972 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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C7 JGG is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C7 JGG, 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 C7 JGG registered?

C7 JGG is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is C7 JGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 JGG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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