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G22 GBJ

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,796 mi
Last recorded204,796 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 GBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 204,796 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 198,680 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 191,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 186,492 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 175,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 161,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 149,675 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 149,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 132,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 114,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,645 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,204 miles

Nearside Rear Diff seal leaking fluid

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Diff seal leaking fluid

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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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G22 GBJ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 G22 GBJ, 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 G22 GBJ registered?

G22 GBJ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is G22 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G22 GBJ 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.

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