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C3 DDO

2012 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,376 mi
Last recorded121,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DDO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 121,376 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 118,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 115,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,219 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 108,962 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 104,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,465 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 68,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 37,627 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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C3 DDO is a 2012 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C3 DDO, 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 C3 DDO registered?

C3 DDO is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is C3 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 DDO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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