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C21 ASM

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,428 mi
Last recorded142,428 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 ASM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,428 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 129,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 120,507 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 113,774 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 108,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,462 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 85,462 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,548 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,826 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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C21 ASM is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C21 ASM, 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 C21 ASM registered?

C21 ASM is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is C21 ASM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 ASM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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