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E22 DNY

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,259 mi
Last recorded144,259 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 DNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 144,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 141,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 134,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,511 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,141 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 101,137 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 101,088 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,359 miles

Front Windscreen damaged at lower part of screen

Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,717 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E22 DNY is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E22 DNY, 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 E22 DNY registered?

E22 DNY is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is E22 DNY safe to buy?

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