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EX12 EKO

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,838 mi
Last recorded174,838 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 EKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 174,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 168,375 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 168,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 162,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 152,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 147,710 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 141,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 136,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 131,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 119,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 119,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,828 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 100,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,672 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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EX12 EKO is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black 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 EX12 EKO, 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 EX12 EKO registered?

EX12 EKO is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 EKO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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