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G12 NYJ

2018 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,604 mi
Last recorded181,604 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2018 BMW 52045,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 NYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 181,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 181,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 34,104 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,094 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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G12 NYJ is a 2018 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,387 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 G12 NYJ, 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 8 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G12 NYJ registered?

G12 NYJ is a 2018 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2018.

Is G12 NYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 NYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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