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GJ12 ZSK

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,649 mi
Last recorded142,649 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ZSK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 142,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 134,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,711 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 115,697 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,969 miles

fuull inspection of underside impossible due to guards

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge 225..55..17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,829 miles

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

engine mount bushes soft and deteriorating

wipers smeary

Fail 28 Feb 2020 76,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine mount bushes soft and deteriorating

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,950 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,753 miles

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

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

engine covers + under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 791,476 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 ZSK is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZSK, 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

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What year was GJ12 ZSK registered?

GJ12 ZSK is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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