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GK12 BXU

2012 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,680 mi
Last recorded178,680 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 BXU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 178,680 miles

Rear popshaft dounut pershing / differential pin/bushes pershing

Pass 25 Nov 2024 176,523 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 172,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 164,245 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 158,272 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 155,070 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ns/os door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 148,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 114,500 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 110,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,304 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,210 miles

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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GK12 BXU is a 2012 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK12 BXU, 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 GK12 BXU registered?

GK12 BXU is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is GK12 BXU safe to buy?

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