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BJ12 VLN

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,957 mi
Last recorded118,957 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 118,957 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 118,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 110,132 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 98,267 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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,712 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 61,379 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2019 61,379 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))

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2018 57,931 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2017 55,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wheels slightly binding on rotation

Pass 18 May 2016 50,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BJ12 VLN is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue 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 BJ12 VLN, 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

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What year was BJ12 VLN registered?

BJ12 VLN is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is BJ12 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 VLN 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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