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D12 GSB

2009 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,870 mi
Last recorded90,870 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 GSB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 90,870 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 90,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 87,373 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,144 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 68,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 68,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished inbetween treads.

Nearside Rear tyre perished inbetween treads.

Pass 15 May 2019 44,074 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,930 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,903 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,632 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,941 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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D12 GSB is a 2009 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 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 D12 GSB, 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 17 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 D12 GSB?

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What year was D12 GSB registered?

D12 GSB is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is D12 GSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 GSB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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