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GY12 VGL

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,256 mi
Last recorded133,256 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 133,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 132,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 128,462 miles

all tyres edges wearing low-o s f shocker damp-

Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 123,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 116,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 112,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,019 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 100,547 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one stud on each wheel is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,316 miles

n/s/f tyres wearing slightly lower on outer edges of tread

o/s/f tyres wearing slightly lower on outer edges of tread

rear suspension air compressor plastic housing under rear bumper damaged and cracked but still secure

slight misting of oil on o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 55,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,630 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 6mm Stone Chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,114 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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GY12 VGL is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

GY12 VGL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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