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CX12 VUF

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VUF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,176 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 91,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 90,670 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 82,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,362 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side's (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,222 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,806 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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CX12 VUF 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 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 CX12 VUF, 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

How do I check the history of CX12 VUF?

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What year was CX12 VUF registered?

CX12 VUF is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CX12 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VUF shows 12 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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