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DU12 WNJ

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,591 mi
Last recorded135,591 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 WNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 135,591 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 125,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,660 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,370 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 79,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,999 miles

Advise replacement of rear tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,002 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise replacement of rear tyres

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,952 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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DU12 WNJ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU12 WNJ, 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 DU12 WNJ registered?

DU12 WNJ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DU12 WNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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