MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise steering rack rough when rotated ()
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise steering rack rough when rotated ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()
N/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL12 AEP 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 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 GL12 AEP, 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 GL12 AEP registered?
GL12 AEP is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2012.
Is GL12 AEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL12 AEP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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