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EJ12 XMX

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,311 mi
Last recorded92,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,313 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 75,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,970 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 68,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,598 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,132 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,239 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,318 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,572 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EJ12 XMX is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EJ12 XMX, 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 EJ12 XMX registered?

EJ12 XMX is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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