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FL12 VOJ

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,836 mi
Last recorded131,836 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 VOJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 124,001 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 123,998 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 120,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 114,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,933 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,418 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,499 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 105,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,079 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,932 miles

Nearside Front side wall damage

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

Offside Front side wall damage

Fail 5 Feb 2016 92,932 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front side wall damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front side wall damage

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,330 miles

car dirty underside

slight distorsion of nsr alloy wheel, not excessive at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2015 71,330 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

car dirty underside

slight distorsion of nsr alloy wheel, not excessive at time of test

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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FL12 VOJ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL12 VOJ, 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 FL12 VOJ registered?

FL12 VOJ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is FL12 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 VOJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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