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BV12 GWN

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 151,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 138,304 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2023 126,087 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,384 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 106,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 101,731 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,040 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 91,039 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has a slight bulge in the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2016 56,666 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,474 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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BV12 GWN is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black 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 BV12 GWN, 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 BV12 GWN registered?

BV12 GWN is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is BV12 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 GWN 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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