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GL12 KVC

2012 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,297 mi
Last recorded139,297 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 KVC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 139,297 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 139,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 135,761 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,735 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 132,410 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 109,077 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 108,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 108,474 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,691 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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GL12 KVC is a 2012 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVC, 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 KVC registered?

GL12 KVC is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is GL12 KVC safe to buy?

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