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GDR 666

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,774 mi
Last recorded127,774 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDR 666
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,668 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 120,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,930 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 107,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,286 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,052 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,984 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,396 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,296 miles

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

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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GDR 666 is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GDR 666, 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

How do I check the history of GDR 666?

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What year was GDR 666 registered?

GDR 666 is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is GDR 666 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDR 666 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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