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GJ62 CYC

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,138 mi
Last recorded42,138 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 CYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 42,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 39,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 38,824 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 38,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 37,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,591 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 36,590 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,155 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,955 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,488 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 CYC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ62 CYC, 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 GJ62 CYC registered?

GJ62 CYC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is GJ62 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 CYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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