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FR12 KGX

2012 BMW 525

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,617 mi
Last recorded53,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 KGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,617 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,304 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,090 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,726 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 46,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge of tread.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,422 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge of tread slightly.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,527 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,503 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 38,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,063 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 21,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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FR12 KGX is a 2012 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FR12 KGX, 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 FR12 KGX registered?

FR12 KGX is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is FR12 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 KGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR12 KGX have outstanding finance?

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