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DN12 WBX

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,952 mi
Last recorded91,952 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 WBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 91,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,490 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,016 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,016 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 42,591 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,872 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 34,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 29,670 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 29,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 19,418 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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DN12 WBX is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DN12 WBX, 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 DN12 WBX registered?

DN12 WBX is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is DN12 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 WBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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