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GJ12 XOM

2012 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,976 mi
Last recorded100,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XOM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 100,976 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 96,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,396 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 89,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,108 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,468 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,535 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,261 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,502 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XOM is a 2012 BMW 520 in Gold 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 GJ12 XOM, 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 GJ12 XOM?

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What year was GJ12 XOM registered?

GJ12 XOM is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is GJ12 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 XOM 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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