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GJ12 KBN

2012 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,193 mi
Last recorded147,193 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 KBN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 147,193 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 118,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,910 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 109,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,552 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 7 Mar 2019 100,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 26 Mar 2018 86,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,529 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,016 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,105 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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GJ12 KBN is a 2012 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ12 KBN, 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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GJ12 KBN is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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