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GJ62 CWZ

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,646 mi
Last recorded156,646 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 CWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 156,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 143,910 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2022 143,910 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 132,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 123,209 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 120,853 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,152 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,930 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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GJ62 CWZ is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ62 CWZ, 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 GJ62 CWZ registered?

GJ62 CWZ is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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