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BL12 CVA

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,664 mi
Last recorded171,664 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 CVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 171,664 miles

Front Ball joints covered in copper grease

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 171,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp aim kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Ball joints covered in copper grease

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 158,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm balljoint dust cover has pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2025 158,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm balljoint dust cover has pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2024 144,819 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 144,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,965 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,879 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 116,013 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 103,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 85,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,977 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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BL12 CVA is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL12 CVA, 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 BL12 CVA registered?

BL12 CVA is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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