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B12 AMB

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 AMB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 138,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 137,781 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 129,233 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 87,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,937 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 25,032 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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B12 AMB 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 100%.

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 B12 AMB, 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 B12 AMB?

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What year was B12 AMB registered?

B12 AMB is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is B12 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 AMB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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