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EA11 BOZ

2012 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,418 mi
Last recorded149,418 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 BOZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 149,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 146,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 143,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 140,399 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,471 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 132,228 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 125,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,842 miles

play in osf bottom ball joint assembly

Fail 21 Mar 2018 96,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in osf bottom ball joint assembly

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,624 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 82,624 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working Hi level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EA11 BOZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in White 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 EA11 BOZ, 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 EA11 BOZ registered?

EA11 BOZ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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