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DR11 TOR

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,638 mi
Last recorded147,638 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR11 TOR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 145,215 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 9 May 2020 141,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 129,574 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 116,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 103,595 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 88,300 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 67,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 May 2015 67,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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DR11 TOR is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DR11 TOR, 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 DR11 TOR registered?

DR11 TOR is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is DR11 TOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR11 TOR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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