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GL12 DWW

2012 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,820 mi
Last recorded113,820 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 113,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 99,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 88,844 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 88,844 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,952 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,450 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 69,440 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,218 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 51,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 38,620 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front wiper blades smearing screen

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner and outer edges, not considered full depth from new

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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GL12 DWW is a 2012 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

GL12 DWW is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GL12 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 DWW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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