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G24 GWB

2012 BMW 525

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,555 mi
Last recorded158,555 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 GWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 158,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 125,503 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen on the inner edge

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2023 119,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,807 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,380 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,342 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,963 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 14 Jul 2017 91,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,757 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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G24 GWB is a 2012 BMW 525 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G24 GWB, 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 G24 GWB registered?

G24 GWB is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is G24 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G24 GWB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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