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GY12 CVC

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,578 mi
Last recorded162,578 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 CVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 162,578 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 157,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 157,068 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 147,519 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,509 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 136,452 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case dropped down (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 123,697 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,095 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 121,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 112,881 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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 94,897 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 77,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,443 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

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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GY12 CVC is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY12 CVC, 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 GY12 CVC registered?

GY12 CVC is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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