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EJ61 YXC

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,986 mi
Last recorded130,986 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 YXC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,986 miles

rear diff bushes slightly deteriorated

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,414 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,642 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 117,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,037 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,043 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,882 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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EJ61 YXC is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue 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 EJ61 YXC, 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 EJ61 YXC registered?

EJ61 YXC is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is EJ61 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 YXC 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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