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GU12 YJS

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,234 mi
Last recorded128,234 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 125,373 miles

Nearside 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 10 Mar 2023 122,563 miles

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 11 Mar 2022 119,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,104 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 117,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,544 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 115,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,527 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 107,492 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 77,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/s/r shock absorber gaiter adrift

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/s/r shock absorber gaiter adrift

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YJS is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

GU12 YJS is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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