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GU12 EUT

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,167 mi
Last recorded177,167 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 EUT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 177,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 174,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 174,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 169,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 158,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 158,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear 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 9 Feb 2018 143,153 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,058 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outside edges (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,880 miles

chip in screen

Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,880 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

chip in screen

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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GU12 EUT is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU12 EUT, 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 GU12 EUT registered?

GU12 EUT is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GU12 EUT safe to buy?

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