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AF12 OCA

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,030 mi
Last recorded47,030 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OCA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 47,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 45,929 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,615 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,503 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 29,995 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,574 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,261 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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AF12 OCA is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black 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 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 AF12 OCA, 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 AF12 OCA?

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What year was AF12 OCA registered?

AF12 OCA is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 OCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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