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GF12 HKB

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,130 mi
Last recorded166,130 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HKB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 166,130 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 153,988 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 153,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 149,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,841 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 117,176 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,910 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 88,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,437 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,352 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,957 miles

Screw/nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,838 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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GF12 HKB is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey 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 GF12 HKB, 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 GF12 HKB registered?

GF12 HKB is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GF12 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 HKB 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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