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GK12 CKP

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,703 mi
Last recorded122,703 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 CKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,703 miles

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

Front front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 122,701 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,430 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 105,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,936 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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GK12 CKP is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK12 CKP, 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 GK12 CKP registered?

GK12 CKP is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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