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A23 MAO

2012 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

188,171 mi
Last recorded188,171 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 188,171 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 181,831 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 175,231 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 174,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 165,120 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 157,270 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 151,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 142,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 141,673 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damage

Fail 26 Oct 2018 141,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper damage

Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,502 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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A23 MAO is a 2012 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 88,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 MAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A23 MAO?

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What year was A23 MAO registered?

A23 MAO is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is A23 MAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 MAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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