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G6 SDU

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 SDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 108,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 102,506 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,006 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides[middle] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 82,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,379 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 72,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,205 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,267 miles

rear diff bush split

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 31,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G6 SDU is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G6 SDU, 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 G6 SDU registered?

G6 SDU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is G6 SDU safe to buy?

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