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BK12 SNY

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,958 mi
Last recorded105,958 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 SNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 105,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 100,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 94,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 88,538 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen Washer Performance Low

Pass 18 May 2022 81,748 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 81,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,326 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,992 miles

diff bushes perished

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,992 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

diff bushes perished

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 53,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 40,761 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,148 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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BK12 SNY 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 84.6%.

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 BK12 SNY, 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 BK12 SNY registered?

BK12 SNY is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is BK12 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 SNY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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