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EN12 FBD

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,903 mi
Last recorded148,903 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 FBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 148,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F O/S/F INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jul 2025 143,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 131,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 18 Jul 2024 131,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 120,484 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 120,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,136 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,803 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,941 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,513 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,112 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EN12 FBD is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EN12 FBD, 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 EN12 FBD registered?

EN12 FBD is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is EN12 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 FBD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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