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GF12 HSY

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,580 mi
Last recorded124,580 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HSY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2026 124,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 118,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 113,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,057 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,499 miles

body covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,130 miles

body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2019 69,944 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 5 May 2018 62,021 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F & N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 May 2017 52,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,086 miles

front wipers smeary

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge and has had a puncture repair

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,161 miles

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)

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 HSY is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HSY, 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 GF12 HSY?

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What year was GF12 HSY registered?

GF12 HSY is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is GF12 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 HSY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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