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GD12 BMO

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

258,010 mi
Last recorded258,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 BMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 258,010 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 258,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 237,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 231,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 214,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 191,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 176,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 169,038 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 162,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 153,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 138,863 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 125,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GD12 BMO is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black 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 GD12 BMO, 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 GD12 BMO registered?

GD12 BMO is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is GD12 BMO safe to buy?

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