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GL12 VSE

2012 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,750 mi
Last recorded116,750 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52088,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 116,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 110,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 99,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,094 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 87,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,656 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 74,258 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows worn.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VSE is a 2012 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GL12 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

GL12 VSE is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GL12 VSE safe to buy?

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