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FT12 WWD

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,469 mi
Last recorded86,469 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 WWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 86,469 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 86,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 84,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,436 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 78,660 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,419 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 33,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 22,128 miles

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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FT12 WWD is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FT12 WWD, 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 FT12 WWD registered?

FT12 WWD is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FT12 WWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 WWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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