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AU62 UDV

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

190,150 mi
Last recorded190,150 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 190,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 179,435 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective diff mounting defective ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 172,136 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 164,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 157,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,257 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2020 141,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 126,957 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 114,290 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,508 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,126 miles

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Pass 20 Aug 2016 76,440 miles

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

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,901 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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AU62 UDV is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey 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 AU62 UDV, 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.

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What year was AU62 UDV registered?

AU62 UDV is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AU62 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UDV 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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