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GK62 NTT

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,658 mi
Last recorded84,658 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 NTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,716 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 75,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,938 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod slight play

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner track rod slight play

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 71,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner track rod slight play

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner track rod slight play

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 66,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,384 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,592 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 50,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,838 miles

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

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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GK62 NTT is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK62 NTT, 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 GK62 NTT registered?

GK62 NTT is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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