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DE12 WJJ

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,769 mi
Last recorded117,769 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 WJJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,769 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 117,769 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 104,343 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 104,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,386 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jun 2021 93,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,656 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 90,655 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 85,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,626 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 53,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front advise tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 14 May 2016 53,497 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,286 miles

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

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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DE12 WJJ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE12 WJJ, 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 DE12 WJJ registered?

DE12 WJJ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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