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DG12 SYC

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,180 mi
Last recorded149,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 SYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 149,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 140,285 miles

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 4 Apr 2023 135,189 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 127,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 119,464 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 117,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 113,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,595 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 99,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,426 miles

Front 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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DG12 SYC is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG12 SYC, 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 DG12 SYC registered?

DG12 SYC is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is DG12 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 SYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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