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GJ12 OMZ

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,727 mi
Last recorded130,727 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 OMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 130,727 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 130,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 124,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 117,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 110,274 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 105,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 May 2020 101,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 94,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,519 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,250 miles

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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GJ12 OMZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ12 OMZ, 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 GJ12 OMZ registered?

GJ12 OMZ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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