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D9 ARU

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,732 mi
Last recorded100,732 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 ARU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,732 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 100,726 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,298 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,894 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,528 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 70,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,474 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,098 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,975 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,301 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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D9 ARU is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D9 ARU, 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 D9 ARU registered?

D9 ARU is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is D9 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 ARU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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