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FT61 UZX

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,492 mi
Last recorded190,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 UZX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 190,492 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 179,323 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner ()

Pass 16 Jan 2022 169,397 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 148,405 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 128,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 105,219 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,246 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,493 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 45,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,749 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 24,808 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 24,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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FT61 UZX is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FT61 UZX, 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 FT61 UZX registered?

FT61 UZX is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is FT61 UZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 UZX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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