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FG12 GTZ

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,566 mi
Last recorded90,566 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 GTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 90,566 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 84,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 70,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,424 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FG12 GTZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG12 GTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG12 GTZ registered?

FG12 GTZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is FG12 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 GTZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG12 GTZ have outstanding finance?

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